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BW17 EXL

2017 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,005 mi
Last recorded34,005 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 EXL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 34,005 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 34,005 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))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 32,750 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 30,806 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 26,905 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 23,058 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 17,963 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 17,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished and worn on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2020 14,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall slightly perished 185/55/15 H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2020 14,127 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall slightly perished 185/55/15 H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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BW17 EXL is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc 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 BW17 EXL, 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 BW17 EXL registered?

BW17 EXL is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 June 2017.

Is BW17 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 EXL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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