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SY07 VEF

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,531 mi
Last recorded65,531 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY07 VEF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 65,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front headlamp lenses discolouring

imbalance to the front brake operation

limited vision to the rear brakes

play to both front top suspension mountings

Pass 12 Nov 2018 63,255 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 63,162 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 59,763 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 59,763 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 57,138 miles

front exhaust flexi in poor condition

high level tread on edges on o/s/r tyre bald and tyre perishing

play in front strut top mounts

slight bind to n/s/f wheel

Pass 10 Nov 2015 53,594 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

o/s/r tyre perishing and high level tread bald on edges

play in front strut top mounts

Fail 9 Nov 2015 53,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake slight inbalance

front exhaust flexi deteriorating

hi level tread on edges of o/s/f tyrte bald

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

o/s/f and rear tyres perishing

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

play in front strut top mounts

Pass 5 Nov 2014 48,669 miles

o/s/f tyre low on edges and perishing

play in front strut top mounts

Fail 5 Nov 2014 48,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f tyre on wear bars and perishing

o/s/f tyre low on edges and perishing

play in front strut top mounts

slight front brake increase and decrease difference

Fail 6 Nov 2013 42,755 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2013 42,755 miles

o/s/f wheel binding slightly

Pass 14 Nov 2012 39,083 miles

centre exhaust section has a bracket missing but is still supported

Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 32,477 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 22,627 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 22,596 miles

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

Nearside front tyre tread depth low (2mm)

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 VEF is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VEF, 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 VEF registered?

SY07 VEF is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 April 2007.

Is SY07 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY07 VEF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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