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BR03 BOW

2017 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,839 mi
Last recorded57,839 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR03 BOW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 57,839 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 57,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2024 46,689 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 46,689 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 33,875 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 33,874 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 21,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 10,583 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 9,986 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 8,874 miles
Pass 15 May 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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BR03 BOW is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BR03 BOW, 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 BR03 BOW registered?

BR03 BOW is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 May 2017.

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