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WP17 GVV

2017 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,744 mi
Last recorded76,744 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP17 GVV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 76,744 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 76,743 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2025 71,008 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 69,383 miles

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Fail 12 Jun 2025 69,383 miles

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

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

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Pass 2 Jul 2024 55,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 55,901 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 46,758 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 34,435 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 21,520 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 15,821 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020

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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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WP17 GVV is a 2017 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WP17 GVV, 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 WP17 GVV registered?

WP17 GVV is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 April 2017.

Is WP17 GVV safe to buy?

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