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YA17 FAM

2017 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,877 mi
Last recorded55,877 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 55,877 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 51,612 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 51,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 45,595 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 45,595 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 43,087 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 38,026 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 33,854 miles

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

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

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 FAM is a 2017 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FAM, 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 FAM registered?

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

Is YA17 FAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA17 FAM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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