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HV07 RYM

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,201 mi
Last recorded53,201 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 RYM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 53,201 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 48,114 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (missing) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wipers starting to smear

Fail 27 Mar 2019 48,114 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre (missing) (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

low reading o/s parking brake

wipers starting to smear

Pass 28 Mar 2018 44,018 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

centre exhaust mounting missing

Fail 15 Mar 2018 43,995 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

centre exhaust mounting missing

Pass 14 Mar 2017 40,954 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,907 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 37,907 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 33,573 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 33,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front wiper blages are split

offside rear tyre is in poor condition, tread low, aged and cracked (dot'06)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 29,017 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have minor sidewall damage.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 24,748 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has minor damage to its sidewall.

Fail 11 Mar 2013 24,748 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has minor damage to its sidewall.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 20,268 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 20,268 miles

Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Mar 2011 16,329 miles

N/S/F top mounting slight movement when car lifted

Pass 18 Mar 2010 12,179 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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HV07 RYM is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HV07 RYM, 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 HV07 RYM registered?

HV07 RYM is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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