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YC07 DTU

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,292 mi
Last recorded97,292 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 DTU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 97,292 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 90,580 miles

A/C system leaking

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 90,580 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

A/C system leaking

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 87,637 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 87,637 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 87,630 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 84,585 miles

mist of oil underside

oil sump corroded on surface

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel grabbing when rotating

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear both sides inner sills corroded on surface

STRONG BRAKE CHECK (Pads could not be seen)

exhaust bracket broken but still supported

front to rear brake pipes greased on surface

Pass 27 Jul 2016 84,079 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre on 3mm tread on center 3 quarters

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut on outer surface but not deep enough to reach ply-cords

Offside Rear Tyre is cracked all around

Offside Rear Tyre on 3mm tread on outer

Offside Rear shock absorber slightly damped on surface

air con fluid leak underside

center front exhaust pipe bracket broken but exhaust is adequately supported

front brakes slightly fluctuating but not excessively

offside front Tyre outer&inner surface cracked all around

offside front wipe blade rubber slightly smearing

Pass 28 Jul 2015 82,372 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 81,121 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 77,194 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 74,148 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 69,879 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 65,268 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 65,268 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YC07 DTU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YC07 DTU, 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 YC07 DTU registered?

YC07 DTU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 April 2007.

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