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VA07 KYG

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,637 mi
Last recorded130,637 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 KYG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 130,637 miles

brake fluid cap missing

Fail 22 Sep 2017 130,526 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Torsion bar cracked (2.4.E.1a)

brake fluid cap missing

Pass 16 Sep 2016 109,188 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 92,992 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 92,992 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 77,505 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 61,452 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 45,987 miles

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

n/sf shocker top mount has movement in it

o/s/f shocker top mount has movement in it

slight leak from sump

Fail 11 Sep 2012 45,987 miles

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

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

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

n/sf shocker top mount has movement in it

o/s/f shocker top mount has movement in it

slight leak from sump

Pass 20 Sep 2011 28,692 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Very slight movement in O/S/F top suspension mount

Pass 27 Sep 2010 13,355 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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VA07 KYG is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VA07 KYG, 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 VA07 KYG registered?

VA07 KYG is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 August 2007.

Is VA07 KYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA07 KYG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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