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YC17 VRJ

2017 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,303 mi
Last recorded39,303 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC17 VRJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 39,303 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 34,147 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 34,146 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2024 29,092 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 23,825 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 18,994 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 13,994 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 13,994 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 11,130 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 VRJ is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc 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 YC17 VRJ, 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 VRJ?

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What year was YC17 VRJ registered?

YC17 VRJ is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is YC17 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC17 VRJ 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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