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BX07 YBY

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

67,636 mi
Last recorded67,636 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX07 YBY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 67,636 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 65,327 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 62,264 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 62,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2022 60,176 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 57,481 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 54,452 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 50,666 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 48,258 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 46,008 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 44,034 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 40,862 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 36,307 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 29,200 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 22,209 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 14,458 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 10,590 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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BX07 YBY is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BX07 YBY, 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 BX07 YBY registered?

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

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