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AV17 KFX

2017 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,534 mi
Last recorded63,534 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 KFX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 63,534 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 62,485 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 59,717 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 55,931 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 55,931 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 54,699 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 54,696 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 45,409 miles

Brake performance not tested space saver fitted OSF (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror unit damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Mar 2020 34,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Mar 2020 34,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 KFX is a 2017 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KFX, 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 AV17 KFX registered?

AV17 KFX is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 March 2017.

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