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WM57 YAF

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,998 mi
Last recorded155,998 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM57 YAF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 155,998 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

centre stop light not working

slight bind on the offside rear brake

Pass 1 Mar 2016 140,473 miles

upper stop lamp not working

Fail 1 Mar 2016 140,473 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting broken / temp repair with hose clip (7.1.1)

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

upper stop lamp not working

Pass 28 Feb 2015 112,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Mar 2014 86,835 miles

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

strongly reconmmend removal of stickers in windscreen

Fail 6 Mar 2014 86,835 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

strongly reconmmend removal of stickers in windscreen

Pass 17 Sep 2013 77,149 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 75,612 miles

exhaust rusty

n/s/r tyre just legal 165/60/14h

various windscreen stickers/advise removal if not used

Fail 6 Sep 2012 75,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

exhaust rusty

n/s/r tyre just legal 165/60/14h

various windscreen stickers/advise removal if not used

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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WM57 YAF is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WM57 YAF, 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 WM57 YAF registered?

WM57 YAF is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 December 2007.

Is WM57 YAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM57 YAF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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