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SY07 UTA

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,271 mi
Last recorded85,271 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY07 UTA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 85,271 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 79,673 miles

bonnet corroded no sharp edges

Fail 4 Dec 2020 79,656 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

bonnet corroded no sharp edges

Pass 6 Dec 2019 76,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 76,213 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 70,341 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear @fuel tank (both) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 62,195 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 60,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring is split (3.4.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 58,235 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 58,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

signs of front brake overheating ,suggest having the brakes serviced

Pass 5 Feb 2014 54,429 miles

2nd bonnet catch stiff , suggest having this checked

objects removed from rear view mirror.

offside front brake signs of overheat , suggest having the brakes serviced

Pass 11 Feb 2013 51,014 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 51,014 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 33,295 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 23,407 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 23,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2010 18,701 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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SY07 UTA is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UTA, 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 UTA registered?

SY07 UTA is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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