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BN17 YLU

2017 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,889 mi
Last recorded84,889 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN17 YLU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 84,889 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 80,303 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 80,303 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 72,710 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Feb 2023 61,567 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 61,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 50,637 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 50,637 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 39,501 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 27,958 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 27,958 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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BN17 YLU is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Red 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 BN17 YLU, 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 BN17 YLU registered?

BN17 YLU is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 March 2017.

Is BN17 YLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN17 YLU 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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