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YE17 VMR

2017 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,914 mi
Last recorded44,914 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE17 VMR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 44,914 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 41,473 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 37,611 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 34,714 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 32,758 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 32,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 29,829 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 24,490 miles
Pass 19 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 VMR 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 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 VMR, 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 VMR?

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What year was YE17 VMR registered?

YE17 VMR is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is YE17 VMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE17 VMR 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.

Does YE17 VMR have outstanding finance?

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