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YC17 RKO

2017 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,698 mi
Last recorded36,698 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC17 RKO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 36,698 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 36,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 29,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush starting to de/bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 24,019 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 23,050 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 21,231 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 19,132 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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YC17 RKO is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc 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 YC17 RKO, 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 YC17 RKO?

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What year was YC17 RKO registered?

YC17 RKO is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is YC17 RKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC17 RKO 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 YC17 RKO have outstanding finance?

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