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FN57 YML

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,282 mi
Last recorded37,282 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN57 YML
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 37,282 miles

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

under-body has general surface rust

Pass 27 Jan 2024 34,579 miles

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

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

under-body has general surface rust

Fail 20 Jan 2024 34,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

under-body has general surface rust

Pass 28 Jan 2023 31,882 miles

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

under-body has general surface rust

Pass 13 Jan 2022 28,766 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 26,618 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 24,987 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 22,743 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 20,457 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 20,457 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2017 19,907 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 17,687 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 14,871 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 12,504 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 10,119 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 7,526 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 7,124 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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FN57 YML is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FN57 YML, 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 YML registered?

FN57 YML is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is FN57 YML safe to buy?

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