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BV17 WHN

2017 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,464 mi
Last recorded48,464 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 WHN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 48,464 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 39,775 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 30,228 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 22,764 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 22,764 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 18,804 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 18,803 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 15,410 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 15,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 13,195 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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BV17 WHN is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 BV17 WHN, 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 BV17 WHN registered?

BV17 WHN is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is BV17 WHN safe to buy?

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