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AX17 HVS

2017 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

17,262 mi
Last recorded17,262 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX17 HVS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 17,262 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 15,587 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 14,411 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 12,741 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 10,736 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 8,378 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 7,206 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 7,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 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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AX17 HVS is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AX17 HVS, 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 AX17 HVS?

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What year was AX17 HVS registered?

AX17 HVS is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is AX17 HVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX17 HVS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AX17 HVS have outstanding finance?

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