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BD17 VBJ

2017 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,938 mi
Last recorded55,938 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD17 VBJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 55,938 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 47,566 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front wheel arch liner missing

Pass 21 Aug 2023 41,036 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 33,897 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 33,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2021 27,604 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 25 Aug 2020 22,895 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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BD17 VBJ is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BD17 VBJ, 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 BD17 VBJ registered?

BD17 VBJ is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 August 2017.

Is BD17 VBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD17 VBJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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