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FY57 YLP

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,188 mi
Last recorded44,188 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 YLP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2013 44,188 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 44,188 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,162 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 42,518 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2011 30,761 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 13,046 miles

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

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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FY57 YLP is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY57 YLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY57 YLP?

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What year was FY57 YLP registered?

FY57 YLP is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is FY57 YLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY57 YLP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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