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YL17 BTZ

2017 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,630 mi
Last recorded68,630 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 BTZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 68,630 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 68,630 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 60,478 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2024 56,287 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 52,360 miles

Nearside 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 7 Jul 2022 48,025 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 48,025 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 41,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise recheck Rear brake pads in 6 months time (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 38,879 miles
Pass 13 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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YL17 BTZ is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YL17 BTZ, 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 YL17 BTZ registered?

YL17 BTZ is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 June 2017.

Is YL17 BTZ safe to buy?

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