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EK57 YKG

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,429 mi
Last recorded97,429 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 YKG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 97,429 miles

Middle exhaust mounting broken but exhaust still supported

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front suspension strut top mounting has slight movement

Pass 6 Nov 2020 94,530 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 94,523 miles

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

Suggest off side headlamp refurb.

Pass 17 Apr 2019 90,160 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 90,160 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 84,739 miles

Exhaust mount broken.

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Both front outer sills. (5.2.6)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 78,876 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 69,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 69,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 64,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 60,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 19 Mar 2014 60,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 11 Aug 2012 51,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2011 42,365 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 22 Sep 2010 35,061 miles

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

Offside front brake slightly binding

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 YKG is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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