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YM17 GVX

2017 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,909 mi
Last recorded57,909 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM17 GVX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 57,909 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 55,800 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 54,404 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 54,401 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( red in colour ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 51,334 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 48,268 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Feb 2022 48,258 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure Main fuel lines insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Feb 2021 46,034 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 43,221 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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YM17 GVX is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Red 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 YM17 GVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YM17 GVX registered?

YM17 GVX is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 July 2017.

Is YM17 GVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM17 GVX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YM17 GVX have outstanding finance?

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