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BK17 UAS

2017 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,850 mi
Last recorded76,850 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK17 UAS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 76,850 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Fail 20 Feb 2026 76,850 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Pass 21 Feb 2025 59,347 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 43,557 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 43,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 32,066 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 27,753 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 27,753 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 21,749 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 19,313 miles

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

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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BK17 UAS 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 70%.

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 BK17 UAS, 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

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What year was BK17 UAS registered?

BK17 UAS is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 March 2017.

Is BK17 UAS safe to buy?

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