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CP07 VYC

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

170,540 mi
Last recorded170,540 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP07 VYC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2018 170,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 158,445 miles

Front ABS rings are corroding & o/s is cracking.

Front screen is cracked.

N/s wiper is deteriorating.

O/s rear tyre is wearing unevenly, is close to the limit & has a nail in the tread.

Oil on engine.

Radiator support panel is excessively corroded.

Sill panels are corroding.

Slight leak from front flexible section of exhaust.

There is quite a bit of play in the o/s front strut top mounting when vehicle jacked up, but is ok when in the driving position.

Fail 18 Sep 2017 158,445 miles

Front ABS rings are corroding & o/s is cracking.

Front screen is cracked.

Headlamp aim too low Both. (1.8)

N/s wiper is deteriorating.

O/s rear tyre is wearing unevenly, is close to the limit & has a nail in the tread.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil on engine.

Radiator support panel is excessively corroded.

Sill panels are corroding.

Slight leak from front flexible section of exhaust.

There is quite a bit of play in the o/s front strut top mounting when vehicle jacked up, but is ok when in the driving position.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 147,131 miles

Both front ABS rings are corroded.

Front tyres are worn on the inner edge.

Metal brake pipes going to both rear hoses are corroding.

Oil on engine.

Rear exhaust is corroded & starting to leak slightly at rear joint.

Some play in both front strut top mountings.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 147,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both front ABS rings are corroded.

Front tyres are worn on the inner edge.

Metal brake pipes going to both rear hoses are corroding.

Oil on engine.

Rear exhaust is corroded & starting to leak slightly at rear joint.

Some play in both front strut top mountings.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 136,017 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 136,015 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak engine

Pass 5 Sep 2014 124,563 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 124,563 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 113,471 miles

Middle exhaust bracket is broken.

Fail 5 Sep 2013 113,471 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Middle exhaust bracket is broken.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 94,765 miles

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Fail 11 Sep 2012 94,765 miles

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 73,209 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 73,169 miles

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

O/s rear inner brake pad is damp, there are no signs of leaks during the test, recommend caliper is fully checked next time wheel is removed.

O/s rear tyre is only just above the limit.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 52,583 miles

Front brake pads are low & front brake discs are showing signs of wear.

N/s rear tyre is getting close to the limit.

Oil leak from engine, may be coming from oil filter which is very rusty.

Rear brake pads are low.

Some play in o/s front strut top mounting.

Fail 7 Sep 2010 52,583 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake pads are low & front brake discs are showing signs of wear.

N/s rear tyre is getting close to the limit.

Oil leak from engine, may be coming from oil filter which is very rusty.

Rear brake pads are low.

Some play in o/s front strut top mounting.

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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CP07 VYC is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 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 CP07 VYC, 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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CP07 VYC is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 August 2007.

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