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AP17 EKA

2017 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,380 mi
Last recorded119,380 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 EKA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 119,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 106,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2024 92,129 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 92,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 76,077 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 76,077 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 61,464 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 45,607 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 45,607 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 38,303 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Jun 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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AP17 EKA is a 2017 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AP17 EKA, 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.

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What year was AP17 EKA registered?

AP17 EKA is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 June 2017.

Is AP17 EKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP17 EKA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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