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351 RU

2017 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,135 mi
Last recorded43,135 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration351 RU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 43,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported floor area (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 37,351 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Rear Fuel pipe clip missing, fuel pipe slightly loose

Pass 7 Nov 2023 33,261 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s both( slightly worn on outer edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has slight distortion across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test has wheel chair and equipment in rear ()

Fail 7 Nov 2023 33,261 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s both( slightly worn on outer edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has slight distortion across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test has wheel chair and equipment in rear ()

Windscreen washer not working had no fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 30,410 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 28,374 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 28,374 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 27,096 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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351 RU is a 2017 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,248cc 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 351 RU, 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 351 RU registered?

351 RU is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 November 2017.

Is 351 RU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 351 RU 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.

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