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SY07 YUK

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,905 mi
Last recorded72,905 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY07 YUK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 72,905 miles

o/s rear fog lamp lens damaged.

Fail 6 Oct 2014 72,905 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

o/s rear fog lamp lens damaged.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 61,582 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 61,582 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 51,171 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 37,611 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 May 2011 37,611 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2010 27,680 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen marked.

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 YUK is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YUK, 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 YUK registered?

SY07 YUK is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2007.

Is SY07 YUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY07 YUK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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