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YA17 AWU

2017 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

41,929 mi
Last recorded41,929 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA17 AWU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 41,929 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective

Fail 31 Jan 2026 41,929 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on edges

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer hose/pipe not securely attached (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer hose/pipe not securely attached (3.5 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective

Pass 3 Feb 2025 39,585 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 39,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread deep cut to cords and cracking a lot tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front drl light inop

Pass 20 Feb 2024 37,920 miles

Front Inner brake pads wearing low

Offside Front drl light inop

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

washer bottle area leaking water

Fail 14 Feb 2024 37,842 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid possible one way valve blocked (3.5 (a))

Front Inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 Feb 2023 35,671 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2022 32,966 miles

Offside Front drl light inop

Fail 12 Feb 2022 32,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front drl light inop

Pass 16 Feb 2021 27,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 27,526 miles

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 24,645 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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YA17 AWU is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AWU, 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 AWU registered?

YA17 AWU is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 May 2017.

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