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SY07 MYM

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,689 mi
Last recorded59,689 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY07 MYM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 59,689 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2015 57,355 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 57,353 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 51,725 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 44,080 miles

cut on nearside rear tyre outer sidewall,also nearside rear tyre tread on 2mm

scratches on windscreen

Fail 18 Mar 2013 44,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

cut on nearside rear tyre outer sidewall,also nearside rear tyre tread on 2mm

scratches on windscreen

Pass 21 Mar 2012 35,079 miles

nearside and offside front wipers split

nearside front tyre tread worn

nearside front wheel rim buckled

nearside rear tyre side wall worn on outer edge

play on nearside front anti rollbar link pin

slight lift on nearside and offside front strut top mountings

Fail 21 Mar 2012 35,079 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front wheel rim buckled

nearside and offside front wipers split

nearside front tyre tread worn

nearside rear tyre side wall worn on outer edge

play on nearside front anti rollbar link pin

slight lift on nearside and offside front strut top mountings

Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,453 miles

offside front tyre tread worn on inside edge

slight lift in nearside and offside front strut top mountings

Pass 11 Mar 2010 18,634 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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SY07 MYM is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SY07 MYM, 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 SY07 MYM registered?

SY07 MYM is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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