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SY07 USU

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,117 mi
Last recorded115,117 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY07 USU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 115,117 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 115,117 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 114,696 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 114,428 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 114,328 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 114,025 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 112,832 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 111,982 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 111,982 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 110,634 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 110,634 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 100,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

engine oil low

Pass 28 Jan 2016 88,419 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 76,601 miles

oil low

Pass 15 Feb 2014 66,923 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 58,145 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 51,423 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 51,423 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/R brake binding preventing checking of wheelbearing

Pass 25 Jan 2011 47,428 miles

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

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 USU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SY07 USU, 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 USU registered?

SY07 USU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is SY07 USU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY07 USU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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