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HV07 YWG

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,360 mi
Last recorded77,360 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 YWG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 77,360 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bracket adrift from exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 70,847 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 70,816 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 65,450 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 65,446 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 63,611 miles

exhaust hangers/ mounts corroded

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 62,238 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

exhauast flexi joint deteriorated

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with cuts in outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly with cuts in tread

Pass 1 Jun 2020 61,498 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 58,722 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

rear high level warning lamp not working

Pass 25 Apr 2018 55,249 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 55,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 50,952 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 45,762 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,073 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 35,956 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 31,457 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

slight distortion to n/s/f wheel rim

Pass 9 Mar 2012 27,181 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 27,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,457 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 17,343 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage to n/s/f roadwheel

Fail 22 Mar 2010 17,339 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage to n/s/f roadwheel

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 YWG is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 HV07 YWG, 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 YWG registered?

HV07 YWG is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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