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YF17 GHA

2017 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,599 mi
Last recorded31,599 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF17 GHA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 31,599 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2024 24,224 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 24,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 19,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 14,830 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 14,830 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 9,586 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 6,970 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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YF17 GHA is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF17 GHA, 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 YF17 GHA?

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What year was YF17 GHA registered?

YF17 GHA is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 April 2017.

Is YF17 GHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF17 GHA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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