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AO17 RXU

2017 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,291 mi
Last recorded44,291 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO17 RXU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 44,291 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 42,201 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 40,261 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 37,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 35,289 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 35,289 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 25,265 miles
Pass 23 May 2020

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How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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AO17 RXU is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 26,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO17 RXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 9 years old, this Kia Picanto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO17 RXU?

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What year was AO17 RXU registered?

AO17 RXU is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is AO17 RXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO17 RXU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO17 RXU have outstanding finance?

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