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F9 AKG

2017 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1318cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

23,856 mi
Last recorded23,856 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 AKG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,318cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 23,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2026 47,801 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has slight weep from small end. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 16,026 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 45,724 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 13,614 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 43,654 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 12,165 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 41,374 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 41,374 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 10,193 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 39,534 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 39,307 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 8,556 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 38,895 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 7,502 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 37,934 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 37,157 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 36,318 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre walls cracking - age

slight brake bind on nearside rear

Pass 25 Nov 2016 35,089 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 25 Nov 2016 35,084 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside wiper blade worn

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 28 Nov 2015 32,893 miles

both rear suspension coil springs corroding

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2014 27,420 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 17,953 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 9,751 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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F9 AKG is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,318cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 F9 AKG, 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 F9 AKG registered?

F9 AKG is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2017.

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