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BX07 YBK

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,186 mi
Last recorded91,186 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX07 YBK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 91,186 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both near flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded around spring seats

Fail 10 Oct 2022 91,162 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both near flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded around spring seats

Pass 17 Nov 2020 81,417 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front flexi joint on exhaust slight leak and bracket broken

Pass 6 Nov 2019 77,969 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket missing and slight blow from flexi joint at front (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 77,969 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre exhaust bracket corroded away

Pass 23 Apr 2018 71,094 miles

Front flexi pipe slight blow

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Apr 2017 65,208 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 65,208 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper split

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 1656014 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 58,618 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear both rear tyres perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seats fitted

coolant light on

engine management light on

Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 48,211 miles

Exhaust Midd. bracket broken.

Pass 11 Apr 2013 42,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f & rear wiper blades split

Pass 16 Apr 2012 36,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 36,332 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 27,839 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 27,805 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 19,730 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 19,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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BX07 YBK is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BX07 YBK, 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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BX07 YBK is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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