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AV17 HJG

2017 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,701 mi
Last recorded92,701 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 HJG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 92,701 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 92,696 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 84,798 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 84,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 77,094 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 68,648 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 68,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2022 58,940 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 58,734 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2021 48,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges and has minor sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge and has minor sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 48,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges and has minor sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge and has minor sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 41,342 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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AV17 HJG is a 2017 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AV17 HJG, 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

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What year was AV17 HJG registered?

AV17 HJG is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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The MOT history for AV17 HJG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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