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YK17 VRJ

2017 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,828 mi
Last recorded42,828 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK17 VRJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 42,828 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both, greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 38,160 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 38,160 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 32,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 25,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And wearing out of shape. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 28 Feb 2022 21,448 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 18,687 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 16,809 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 16,806 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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 VRJ is a 2017 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VRJ, 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 VRJ registered?

YK17 VRJ is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 March 2017.

Is YK17 VRJ safe to buy?

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