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DY07 ULZ

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,465 mi
Last recorded80,465 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 ULZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 80,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 80,462 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed visible through cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 76,947 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 76,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 72,656 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 67,599 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 10 Dec 2021 59,119 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

hand brake high

Pass 18 Dec 2020 53,987 miles

Central exhaust bracket crack

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side by sub-frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hand brake high

Pass 10 Jun 2019 41,063 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 41,062 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 33,991 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 39,052 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 37,880 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 35,819 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 34,484 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 33,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 31,276 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 30 Mar 2011 28,387 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 28,387 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 26,212 miles

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

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 ULZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ULZ, 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 ULZ registered?

DY07 ULZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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