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AC06 ARR

2017 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,300 mi
Last recorded121,300 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Picanto26,028 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC06 ARR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 121,300 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 96,363 miles

Offside Front Inner arch liner damaged

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 96,363 miles

Offside Front Inner arch liner damaged

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 95,572 miles

Fuel pipe insecure underside fuel lines (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front washer jet poor

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

both arch liners damaged but secure

osf bumper damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail on shoulder of tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2023 73,757 miles

Both front arch liners damaged but secure

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

OSF washer jet poor but NSF working ok for mot

Offside Front Lower Bumper damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive At gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Sidewall/tread join ()

Pass 10 Nov 2022 52,568 miles

Front Both arch liners damaged but secure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Bumper damaged

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 52,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both arch liners damaged but secure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Bumper damaged

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 33,778 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 28,372 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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AC06 ARR 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 66.7%.

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 AC06 ARR, 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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AC06 ARR is a 2017 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2017.

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