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YE17 MLJ

2017 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,801 mi
Last recorded22,801 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE17 MLJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 22,801 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 20,883 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 18,105 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 15,924 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 14,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge excessively (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 11,788 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 11,788 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 11,748 miles
Pass 15 Apr 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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YE17 MLJ is a 2017 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE17 MLJ, 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 YE17 MLJ?

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What year was YE17 MLJ registered?

YE17 MLJ is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 April 2017.

Is YE17 MLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE17 MLJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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