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DY07 HPJ

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,484 mi
Last recorded75,484 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 HPJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2024 75,484 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 73,505 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 71,119 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 69,623 miles

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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 66,326 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 66,322 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 64,274 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 14,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2017 60,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge 1656014 (4.1.E.1)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet safety catch seized

parking brake test result just met minimum requirements

Pass 21 Nov 2016 55,768 miles

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 51,563 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge 1657014 81 or 75H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 46,891 miles

EML on dash

Pass 22 Nov 2013 39,496 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 39,491 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 31,910 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 24,492 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 17,645 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 16,360 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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DY07 HPJ 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 83.3%.

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 DY07 HPJ, 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 DY07 HPJ registered?

DY07 HPJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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