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SY57 UYK

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

48,491 mi
Last recorded48,491 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 UYK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 48,491 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 48,491 miles

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

Offside Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 43,496 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 38,943 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 32,848 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 26,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 20,445 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 19,015 miles

Font to Rear brake pipes corroded at Rear

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Rear Brake discs pitted and scored

Pass 10 Sep 2015 17,173 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 15,454 miles

O/S/R Brake disc pitted - Inner face

Pass 10 Sep 2013 13,019 miles

Windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Sep 2012 10,775 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 8,279 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 6,300 miles

Rear discs pitted.

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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SY57 UYK is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SY57 UYK, 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 SY57 UYK registered?

SY57 UYK is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is SY57 UYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY57 UYK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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