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GL57 JYA

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,666 mi
Last recorded103,666 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 JYA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 103,666 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 103,661 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 101,872 miles

Front play in both front top mounts

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 101,872 miles

Front play in both front top mounts

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 96,678 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 96,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 69,872 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 47,334 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 25,011 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))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 18,654 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 17,622 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 17,622 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 16,631 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 15,014 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 13,250 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 11,523 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 9,771 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 8,271 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 6,691 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 5,464 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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GL57 JYA is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL57 JYA, 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 GL57 JYA registered?

GL57 JYA is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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