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SY57 YJD

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,881 mi
Last recorded115,881 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 YJD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 115,881 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 115,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 98,517 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 98,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault nsf ring split (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 87,471 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2017 87,471 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pipes coated in grease

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2016 72,943 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 58,681 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to fully inspect all metal brake pipes due to applied coating [grease]

Fail 15 Jan 2015 58,681 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade torn

unable to fully inspect all metal brake pipes due to applied coating [grease]

Pass 9 Jan 2014 45,016 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 31,181 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 27,560 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 27,560 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2011 21,908 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 YJD is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SY57 YJD, 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 YJD registered?

SY57 YJD is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 December 2007.

Is SY57 YJD safe to buy?

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