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YK17 RCT

2017 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,645 mi
Last recorded51,645 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 RCT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 51,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 46,062 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 40,348 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 40,344 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 36,247 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 30,670 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 26,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 18,958 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

covers fitted obstructing view

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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YK17 RCT is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YK17 RCT, 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 YK17 RCT registered?

YK17 RCT is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 August 2017.

Is YK17 RCT safe to buy?

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