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YY17 NSJ

2017 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,594 mi
Last recorded19,594 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY17 NSJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 19,594 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 17,541 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 17,541 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 14,689 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 12,233 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 10,007 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 10,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 8,366 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 7,388 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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YY17 NSJ is a 2017 Kia Picanto in White 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 YY17 NSJ, 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 YY17 NSJ?

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What year was YY17 NSJ registered?

YY17 NSJ is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 April 2017.

Is YY17 NSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY17 NSJ 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.

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