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AP17 JLU

2017 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,348 mi
Last recorded69,348 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 JLU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 69,348 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 66,055 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Both Front To Rear And Fuel Pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 63,237 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front To Rear Pipes And Fuel Pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 60,267 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 60,267 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 57,258 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 57,258 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 52,515 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 52,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2020 52,494 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 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 JLU is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc 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 JLU, 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 JLU registered?

AP17 JLU is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 July 2017.

Is AP17 JLU safe to buy?

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