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FY57 YVM

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

214,576 mi
Last recorded214,576 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 YVM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 214,576 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and x 2 rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight damage and osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear door slight damage

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount upper bearing has movement

chip on front windscreen

x 2 coil springs are corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2020 214,576 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and x 2 rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight damage and osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear door slight damage

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount upper bearing has movement

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

chip on front windscreen

x 2 coil springs are corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2019 203,305 miles

slight oil leak

osr stop lamp lance slightly damage

Fail 16 Jul 2019 203,305 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

osr stop lamp lance slightly damage

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2016 199,664 miles

Central Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 199,664 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Central Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 195,541 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil leak

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 19 Sep 2014 192,340 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 18 Sep 2014 192,332 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 169,747 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 144,817 miles

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorating

unable to see front and rear pads

Pass 22 Sep 2011 120,018 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 94,496 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 YVM is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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