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FY57 YLT

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,213 mi
Last recorded112,213 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 YLT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 112,213 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))

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

Fail 26 May 2021 112,210 miles

Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box loose (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 101,804 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear inner/outer sills and subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 101,689 miles

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

Front cross member corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear tyre surface cracks

exhaust clamp at front broken

Fail 30 Aug 2019 101,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust clamp broken at front.

Front cross member corroded.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 100,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres wearing edges an surface cracks

both rear tyres cracked

radiator support bracket corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2018 100,755 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres wearing edges an surface cracks

both rear tyres cracked

radiator support bracket corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2017 99,164 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres surface cracks

radiator support bracket broken

Fail 18 Sep 2017 99,162 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres surface cracks

radiator support bracket broken

Pass 13 Sep 2016 96,610 miles

Both front lower arm rear bush slightly poor

Both outer sill at rear slightly corroded

Front radiator support/cross member corroded and poor

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 96,610 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Both front lower arm rear bush slightly poor

Both outer sill at rear slightly corroded

Front radiator support/cross member corroded and poor

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 91,605 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 79,962 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 68,699 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 57,023 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 45,448 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,020 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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FY57 YLT is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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