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HV57 YWL

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,252 mi
Last recorded71,252 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 YWL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 71,252 miles

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

Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 71,251 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 69,019 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 62,637 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 55,963 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 53,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 51,776 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 51,775 miles

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

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

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 48,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm - worn inner - 165/60 R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm - worn inner - 165/60 R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 44,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished sidewall and tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished sidewall and tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 41,106 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 37,667 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 33,743 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 28,859 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 23,709 miles

Front tyres worn inner edge.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 18,875 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 13,741 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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HV57 YWL 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 88.2%.

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 HV57 YWL, 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 HV57 YWL registered?

HV57 YWL is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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