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DN56 YCM

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,108 mi
Last recorded76,108 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 YCM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 76,108 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 76,108 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 71,479 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 67,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 63,019 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 63,019 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 58,574 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 53,925 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 53,925 miles

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

Front Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 49,369 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 43,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 43,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 38,545 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 38,545 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 32,609 miles

both front tyres on legal limits

high level brake light inoperative

Fail 18 Jan 2012 32,609 miles

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

both front tyres on legal limits

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 13 Jan 2011 26,361 miles

both front discs and pads worn

both rear brakes lightly binding

high level brake light inoperatine

Pass 28 Jan 2010 19,294 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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DN56 YCM is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red 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 DN56 YCM, 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 DN56 YCM registered?

DN56 YCM is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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