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WV17 HWD

2017 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,831 mi
Last recorded32,831 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV17 HWD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 32,831 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 32,831 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 28,436 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 22,537 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 15,714 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 6,951 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 6,612 miles

Offside indicator cracked

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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WV17 HWD is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WV17 HWD, 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 WV17 HWD?

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What year was WV17 HWD registered?

WV17 HWD is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is WV17 HWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV17 HWD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV17 HWD have outstanding finance?

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