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YK17 RDC

2017 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,417 mi
Last recorded28,417 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 RDC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 28,417 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 24,752 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 24,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 24,749 miles

Offside Front Suspension component has an unsafe modification TOP MOUNTING WORN (5.3.3 (c) (i))

FRONT TYRESPERISHED IN TREAD

Pass 8 Mar 2024 23,939 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 22,109 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 22,108 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 22,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 17,080 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 11,730 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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YK17 RDC is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YK17 RDC, 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 RDC registered?

YK17 RDC is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 August 2017.

Is YK17 RDC safe to buy?

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