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YA17 AVZ

2017 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,569 mi
Last recorded70,569 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA17 AVZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 70,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges Advise (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 70,569 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges Advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 63,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shouldering on edges and slightly perished sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 60,949 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 60,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2022 51,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 43,678 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 43,678 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 39,798 miles
Pass 23 May 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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YA17 AVZ is a 2017 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc 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 YA17 AVZ, 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 YA17 AVZ registered?

YA17 AVZ is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is YA17 AVZ safe to buy?

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