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DY07 VST

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

44,972 mi
Last recorded44,972 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 VST
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2022 44,972 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all suspension springs are corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 44,306 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 44,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 43,949 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))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 42,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 42,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 47,902 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension top mount grabbing slightly

osr tyre cracking slightly but not down to chords

Pass 10 Apr 2017 39,460 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 39,460 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 37,509 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 37,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 35,738 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s / O/s/r tyres sidewalls perished

N/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

N/s/r parking brake low effort / binding by hand

O/s/f brake binding by hand

Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,907 miles

bonnet hinges stiff

cuts in n/s/f outer tyre wall also tread starting to split

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

rear wiper torn

slight movement in both front strut top mountings

Fail 4 Dec 2012 29,149 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT IS BROKEN

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN LOW

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 29,149 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT IS BROKEN

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN LOW

Pass 10 Oct 2011 24,762 miles

o/s/r light repaired with tape

Fail 10 Oct 2011 24,757 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front rear pads close too limit ????

o/s/r light repaired with tape

Pass 24 Sep 2010 20,125 miles

FRONT NO PLATE IS DAMAGED

UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE PADS FULLY ADVISE TO REMOVE WHEELS TO CHECK FULLY AS PADS DO LOOK LOW

Fail 24 Sep 2010 20,125 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)

FRONT NO PLATE IS DAMAGED

UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE PADS FULLY ADVISE TO REMOVE WHEELS TO CHECK FULLY AS PADS DO LOOK LOW

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 VST is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DY07 VST, 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 VST registered?

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

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