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CE17 XRZ

2017 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,396 mi
Last recorded46,396 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE17 XRZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 46,396 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 40,873 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 40,868 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush in lower arm worn & bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 35,247 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise both back bushes in lower arms worn & debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 35,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure cable not attached to brake caliper (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement advise both back bushes in lower arms worn & debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 28,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 24,521 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 19,575 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test now on passenger seat ()

unable to see rear pads due to caliper & shims covering pads

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Mar 2020 14,615 miles

advise manufactures body undertrays & trims within prescribed area

Fail 23 Mar 2020 14,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

advise manufactures body undertrays & trims within prescribed area

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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CE17 XRZ is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Black 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 CE17 XRZ, 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 CE17 XRZ registered?

CE17 XRZ is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is CE17 XRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE17 XRZ 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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