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SY07 UCM

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,295 mi
Last recorded116,295 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY07 UCM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 116,295 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 116,295 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 102,714 miles

oil sump corroded

welding repair carried out on nearside rear of vehicle

Fail 2 Aug 2021 102,666 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill has corroded holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 101,337 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 101,337 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 99,577 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 99,550 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 97,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 97,566 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 95,365 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 95,358 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

park brake just passed 16% pass rate 16%

Pass 23 Sep 2016 93,560 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 91,767 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 84,078 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 74,825 miles

n/s/f inner tyre sidewall perished

o/s/f inner tyre sidewall perished

Fail 8 Nov 2013 74,825 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner tyre sidewall perished

o/s/f inner tyre sidewall perished

Pass 23 Nov 2012 66,160 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2011 57,062 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2010 51,144 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 47,911 miles

No rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Mar 2010 47,911 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

No rear seats or belts fitted at time of test

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 UCM is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UCM, 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 UCM registered?

SY07 UCM is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2007.

Is SY07 UCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY07 UCM shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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