Kioti Unknown (2017)
2017 Kioti Unknown
CarHunch analysed 124 real MOT records for the 2017 Kioti Unknown. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2017 Kioti has a 3% first-time pass rate—catastrophically below the 80% UK average—making it an extremely poor bet for reliability. The dangerous defect rate of 0.8% is mercifully low, but the near-total failure rate at MOT suggests fundamental issues with this cohort or data collection anomalies.
The median mileage of just 585 miles at test is suspiciously low and raises red flags about whether these vehicles are actually roadworthy or properly registered; combined with an average of 0.02 failures per vehicle, the numbers don't add up to a usable dataset. If you're considering a 2017 Kioti, treat this data with caution and have any prospect independently inspected by a specialist, because something is clearly wrong here.
What to check before buying a 2017 Kioti Unknown
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Kioti Unknown vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2017 Kioti Unknown vehicles fall between 585 and 585 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 Kioti Unknown
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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75%
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50%
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
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25%
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play
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25%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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25%
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
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25%
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
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25%
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps
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25%
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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