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GK57 YVE

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,524 mi
Last recorded77,524 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK57 YVE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 77,524 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 May 2023 77,524 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 71,416 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 May 2022 71,416 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 69,027 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 69,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 68,412 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front free play in top strut mount in hang free position

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 64,645 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 51,433 miles

front tyres wearing low on legal tread

Fail 6 Aug 2018 51,433 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres wearing low on legal tread

Pass 21 Jul 2017 50,991 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 50,983 miles

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 46,545 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust mount missing

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 12 Aug 2015 42,406 miles

exhaust centre and front pipe, rear mountings broken

rear number plate is delaminating

Pass 13 Aug 2014 38,089 miles

exhaust centre mounting has broken

offside front wiper blade has split

Pass 21 Aug 2013 33,377 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 33,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 28,072 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 22,505 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 16,325 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 16,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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GK57 YVE is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GK57 YVE, 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 GK57 YVE registered?

GK57 YVE is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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