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PK07 YME

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,858 mi
Last recorded86,858 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK07 YME
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 86,858 miles

All tyres perishing/cracking.

Engine Malfunction Light on

Pass 12 Feb 2021 83,732 miles

All tyres cracking, splitting and perishing between tread sections.

Bracket on front lower catalyst insecure.

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 83,732 miles

All tyres cracking, splitting and perishing between tread sections.

Bracket on front lower catalyst insecure.

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 81,196 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 76,173 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 76,173 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 70,809 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 67,549 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre cracked between treads

Fail 10 Jul 2016 67,549 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre cracked between treads

Pass 10 Jun 2015 63,683 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 63,863 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 62,689 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

n/s wiper split

Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,689 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

n/s wiper split

Pass 4 Jun 2013 60,493 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 4 Jun 2013 60,493 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2012 48,051 miles

osf tyre worn on inner/outer edges.

Pass 24 May 2011 39,777 miles

osr tyre starting to get perished in outer wall.

Fail 24 May 2011 39,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osr tyre starting to get perished in outer wall.

Pass 7 May 2010 28,109 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 YME is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PK07 YME, 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 YME registered?

PK07 YME is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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