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NU07 YEK

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,258 mi
Last recorded78,258 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU07 YEK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 78,258 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 78,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 73,828 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 73,828 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 68,993 miles

child seat fitted so a full examination of the seat belt can not be done

Pass 9 Oct 2014 67,212 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 64,166 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 64,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front exhaust bracket deteriorated needs welding

Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,632 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust bracket corroded off but exhaust system still adequitly supported

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front wiper smearing slightly

oil leak from sump

Fail 26 Mar 2013 55,608 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Mar 2012 45,598 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside & nearside rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,167 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 25,510 miles

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

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

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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NU07 YEK is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 NU07 YEK, 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 NU07 YEK registered?

NU07 YEK is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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The MOT history for NU07 YEK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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