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FN57 YLM

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,868 mi
Last recorded160,868 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN57 YLM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 160,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 149,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 149,481 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 134,926 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 134,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 120,398 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2014 100,980 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 82,188 miles

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

advise rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 82,188 miles

advise rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,054 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust mounting broken

rear discs in poor condition

rear wiper split

Pass 20 Apr 2011 50,582 miles

signs of corrosion on inner faces of nearside rear and offside rear brake discs

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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FN57 YLM is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FN57 YLM, 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 FN57 YLM registered?

FN57 YLM is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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