CarVerify

Free Car Check

YX17 WRL

2017 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,154 mi
Last recorded72,154 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX17 WRL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 72,154 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed starting to fray (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 72,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control bush splitting and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control bush splitting and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed starting to fray (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 60,831 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 48,475 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 48,475 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 39,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 21,144 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 8,614 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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YX17 WRL 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 YX17 WRL, 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

How do I check the history of YX17 WRL?

You can check the full history of YX17 WRL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YX17 WRL registered?

YX17 WRL is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is YX17 WRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX17 WRL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YX17 WRL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YX17 WRL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.