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BC17 PXZ

2017 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,354 mi
Last recorded57,354 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC17 PXZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 57,354 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 57,353 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 53,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 49,106 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 49,106 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 44,049 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 38,207 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 38,080 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some items

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 28,231 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 28,231 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 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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BC17 PXZ is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BC17 PXZ, 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 BC17 PXZ registered?

BC17 PXZ is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 July 2017.

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The MOT history for BC17 PXZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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