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NU57 YLF

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,512 mi
Last recorded85,512 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU57 YLF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 85,512 miles

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of cracking.

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 85,474 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of cracking.

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,968 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 79,462 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 75,742 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 64,828 miles

advise nearside rear tyre on 3.2mm

Pass 24 Sep 2013 52,970 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2013 52,969 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2012 40,638 miles

Rear wiper smearing

Pass 24 Sep 2011 36,018 miles

advise front and rear brake discs badly corroded and pitted

strong advise rear brake pads low

Fail 23 Sep 2011 36,018 miles

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

advise front and rear brake discs badly corroded and pitted

strong advise rear brake pads low

Pass 24 Sep 2010 31,977 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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NU57 YLF is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU57 YLF, 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 NU57 YLF registered?

NU57 YLF is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is NU57 YLF safe to buy?

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