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PK07 YLJ

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

73,172 mi
Last recorded73,172 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK07 YLJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 73,172 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Pass 12 Dec 2023 73,169 miles

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Pass 5 Dec 2022 73,010 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 69,046 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 64,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front top mount bush slight play / worn

Pass 30 Apr 2019 53,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top mount bush slight play / worn

Pass 1 May 2018 43,010 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 32,506 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 28,408 miles

Centre exhaust bracket heavily corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 24,364 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 24,364 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 20,049 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 16,215 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 13,431 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2011 10,686 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 8,267 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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PK07 YLJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 PK07 YLJ, 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 PK07 YLJ registered?

PK07 YLJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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