2017 Kia Picanto · 42,776 MOT tests
2017 Kia Picanto reliability
2017 Kia Picantos fail 17.4% of first MOT tests, 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 18 Picanto years (42,776 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Picantos: 29.3%)
- 17.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Picantos: 29.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 28,097
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 42,776
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 32% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 5.7% of tests fail here (78% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 22% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Kia Picanto
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.7%
- Tyres5%
- Brakes3.7%
- Suspension2.7%
- Lights and electrics2.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
- Seat belts and airbags0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.33%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.29%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.22%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.15%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.07%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.02%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.87%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.37%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.99%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.12%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.91%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.5%)
Other years
Every Kia Picanto year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Kia Picanto reliable?
2017 Kia Picantos fail 17.4% of first MOT tests, 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 18 Picanto years (42,776 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Kia Picanto MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.33% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.29% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (1.22% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Kia Picanto have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 Kia Picanto shows 28,097 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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