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DY57 YCS

2007 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

82,042 mi
Last recorded82,042 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 YCS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2026 82,042 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under the vehicle marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre cracking heavy on the inside side wall of the tyre

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 78,816 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides top rubber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 78,778 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides top rubber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly Within limit (1.3.1 (c))

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))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 74,512 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 72,610 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 71,019 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 68,591 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 66,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust clamp corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 62,136 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 57,684 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 52,728 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

centre exhaust hanger missing

Fail 19 May 2016 52,728 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

centre exhaust hanger missing

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 49,853 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 43,334 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 35,743 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 26,163 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 17,214 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 12,765 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 12,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DY57 YCS is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 DY57 YCS, 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 DY57 YCS registered?

DY57 YCS is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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