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AF57 YWS

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

75,499 mi
Last recorded75,499 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 YWS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 75,499 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 63,435 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 63,435 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 59,269 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp-water ingress

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside park brake low effort

Pass 4 Jan 2023 55,529 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 54,170 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 53,539 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 53,009 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 51,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

middle section exhaust duct corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2018 49,714 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 49,714 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 45,823 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 40,869 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 36,805 miles

exhaust center mounting weld broken

Pass 25 Sep 2013 31,931 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 28,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o.s.r seat belt clasp plastic surround damaged

rear tyres wearing on edges down to 3mm depth

Pass 21 Sep 2011 25,316 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 18,568 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 18,499 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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AF57 YWS is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 47,694 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 AF57 YWS, 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 19 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF57 YWS registered?

AF57 YWS is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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