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YS17 VFD

2017 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,668 mi
Last recorded82,668 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS17 VFD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 82,668 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 75,184 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre 175/65R14

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both sides ns/os threads stepping (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 67,482 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 67,478 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

engine coolant expansion tank empty

Pass 31 May 2023 50,008 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 33,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 27,783 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 25,238 miles
Pass 22 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 VFD is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YS17 VFD, 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 VFD registered?

YS17 VFD is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is YS17 VFD safe to buy?

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