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EK57 YKF

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

113,019 mi
Last recorded113,019 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 YKF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 113,019 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 113,017 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 109,775 miles

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 109,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 107,824 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 107,815 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 106,255 miles

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

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

parking brake performance just meets requirements

Pass 7 May 2019 99,941 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 94,139 miles

Oil leak ()

Oil leak power steering damp.

Front panel rusty

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 94,139 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front panel rusty

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak power steering damp.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 94,065 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 94,065 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 85,512 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 85,451 miles

Centre Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 68,828 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 68,828 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NO OIL FILLER CAP FITTED

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 52,189 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 52,189 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 46,354 miles

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

centre and middle exhaust bracket snapped but well suported

nearside front brake has slight bind

Fail 1 Aug 2013 46,348 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 20 Oct 2011 30,538 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2010 19,466 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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EK57 YKF is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EK57 YKF, 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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EK57 YKF is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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