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AU17 KWN

2017 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

23,211 mi
Last recorded23,211 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 KWN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 23,211 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 23,211 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in cut ()

Pass 17 Nov 2024 21,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 20,455 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 20,453 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside front lamp filled with water

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 10 Jan 2023 19,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 19,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 17,984 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 17,979 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 16,717 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 15,344 miles

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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AU17 KWN 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 63.6%.

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 AU17 KWN, 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 AU17 KWN registered?

AU17 KWN is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is AU17 KWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 KWN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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