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AU17 RZF

2017 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

19,676 mi
Last recorded19,676 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 RZF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 19,676 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 17,993 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 16,284 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 16,283 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Broken coil spring and top strut mounting (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Feb 2023 14,423 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 12,214 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 10,060 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 8,651 miles

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

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

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 RZF is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc 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 AU17 RZF, 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 AU17 RZF?

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What year was AU17 RZF registered?

AU17 RZF is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is AU17 RZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 RZF 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.

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