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SY07 YUV

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,078 mi
Last recorded61,078 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY07 YUV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 61,078 miles

radiator mounting bracket corroded

Fail 16 May 2022 61,073 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

radiator mounting bracket corroded

Fail 11 May 2022 61,066 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front power steering pipe loose

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessive perishing but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

radiator mounting bracket corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2020 60,692 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 60,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 59,948 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 53,614 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 53,612 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside ABS Ring cracked

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 47,792 miles

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

master cylinder cap missing

Pass 20 Jul 2015 42,240 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 42,237 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 32,293 miles

Nail in O/S/F Tyre tread

O/S/F Tyre inner edge worn

Play in o/s/f top strut mounting

Pass 15 Jul 2013 22,272 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 17,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 17,413 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 12,745 miles

Both Rear tyres cracked.

Front and Rear brake discs pitted and scored.

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 8,020 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 YUV 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 YUV, 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 YUV registered?

SY07 YUV is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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