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RO57 YHY

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

74,609 mi
Last recorded74,609 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 YHY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 74,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 69,627 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 69,627 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level calliper leaking (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 60,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses slightly cloudy

Pass 16 Sep 2022 54,302 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 46,774 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 41,874 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 39,272 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 38,388 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 37,514 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 36,237 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 34,755 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 32,661 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 29,634 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 26,610 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 23,052 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 20,439 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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RO57 YHY 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 94.1%.

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 RO57 YHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO57 YHY registered?

RO57 YHY is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is RO57 YHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO57 YHY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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