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YL17 XEG

2017 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,418 mi
Last recorded73,418 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL17 XEG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 73,418 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 73,418 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 65,228 miles

Nearside Front DRL inoperative

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner and outer + slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 56,379 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 40,977 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 37,811 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 27,952 miles
Pass 29 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 XEG is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Black 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 YL17 XEG, 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 XEG registered?

YL17 XEG is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 July 2017.

Is YL17 XEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL17 XEG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL17 XEG have outstanding finance?

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