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CV17 AVU

2017 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,205 mi
Last recorded49,205 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV17 AVU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 49,205 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 43,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 50-60%- WORN-PODOT-,MONITOR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF =2=BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 36,403 miles

165/60/14 X 4,,

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL 50-60% WORN-PODOT-MONITOR,, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively REPLACE NEXT BRAKE PAD CHANGE !!,, (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 30,206 miles

165/60/14 x 4,,

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively SLIGHT LIPS ON DISCS-PODOT-MONITOR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 30,206 miles

165/60/14 x 4,,

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively SLIGHT LIPS ON DISCS-PODOT-MONITOR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 23,313 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 18,547 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 16,123 miles

SERV?..165/60/14 X 4,,

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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CV17 AVU is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV17 AVU, 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

How do I check the history of CV17 AVU?

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What year was CV17 AVU registered?

CV17 AVU is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is CV17 AVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV17 AVU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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