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YS17 VFA

2017 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,341 mi
Last recorded38,341 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS17 VFA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 38,341 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear tyre cracks appearing

Fail 8 Aug 2025 38,341 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear tyre cracks appearing

Pass 24 Aug 2024 33,557 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 29,248 miles

Both rear tyre cracks appearing.

Engine presented below minimum on oil dip stick. Topped up to correct level.

Pass 8 Feb 2022 23,941 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 23,940 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165-60-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2021 20,565 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NSF+OSF (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 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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YS17 VFA is a 2017 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS17 VFA, 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 YS17 VFA registered?

YS17 VFA is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 May 2017.

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