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SA07 YMS

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,410 mi
Last recorded88,410 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA07 YMS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2023 88,410 miles

Headlamp aim too low X 2 (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements 40 Kg unlock (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From oil’s filter & engine’s sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 84,204 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 76,832 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 75,648 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 71,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 68,732 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 65,583 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 65,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 62,463 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 62,463 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 59,342 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 56,113 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 56,032 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front discs and pads

Pass 5 Sep 2013 53,780 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 51,444 miles

Exhaust system, centre & front mountings fractured, but system is adequately supported

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 51,407 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust system, centre & front mountings fractured, but system is adequately supported

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 49,638 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 49,638 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2010 47,626 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 45,280 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing on sidewall

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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SA07 YMS is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SA07 YMS, 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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SA07 YMS is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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