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BT17 ZUC

2017 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,059 mi
Last recorded50,059 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 ZUC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 50,059 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 43,440 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 35,739 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 29,814 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 29,814 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inside & Outside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inside & Outside Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 24,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on both the inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on both the inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Washer jet is working at half function but still providing adequate washer fluid to the windscreen

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 24,291 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre is cracked/perished exposing the inner ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on both the inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn on both the inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Washer jet is working at half function but still providing adequate washer fluid to the windscreen

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 19,748 miles

Rear seat covers removed in order to inspect seatbelts

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 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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BT17 ZUC is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT17 ZUC, 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 BT17 ZUC registered?

BT17 ZUC is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is BT17 ZUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT17 ZUC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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