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YF17 ZDV

2017 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,383 mi
Last recorded81,383 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF17 ZDV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 81,383 miles
Fail 18 May 2026 81,381 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 81,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 81,159 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 81,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside and offside performance low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 76,852 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 76,848 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 71,228 miles

the vehicle has a slight pull to N/S the presenter was made aware it would be advisable to have tracking checked and adjusted

Pass 23 May 2022 60,999 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake lever travel requires adjustment or repair

Pass 18 May 2021 57,532 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 57,530 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

handbrake near end of reserve travel

Pass 1 Jul 2020 39,731 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 39,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pads worn

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

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

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

Rear Brake pads worn

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jun 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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YF17 ZDV is a 2017 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZDV, 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.

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What year was YF17 ZDV registered?

YF17 ZDV is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 June 2017.

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