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BA53 HEL

2017 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,026 mi
Last recorded55,026 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA53 HEL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 55,026 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISH CRACKS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 50,669 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN BADLY ON INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 46,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 41,675 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 41,645 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

N/S DAY RUNNING LIGHT OUT

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 36,369 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 29,139 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 29,139 miles

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

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

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

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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BA53 HEL is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BA53 HEL, 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 BA53 HEL registered?

BA53 HEL is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is BA53 HEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA53 HEL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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