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1 SOW

2017 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

4,843 mi
Last recorded4,843 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 SOW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2025 4,843 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 4,364 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 3,703 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 3,211 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 2,856 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 2,102 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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1 SOW is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,248cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 1 SOW, 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 1 SOW registered?

1 SOW is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 November 2017.

Is 1 SOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 SOW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1 SOW have outstanding finance?

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