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YC07 TVM

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,534 mi
Last recorded86,534 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 TVM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 86,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes & Ferrules Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 76,849 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 76,849 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 70,340 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 60,876 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 60,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 52,325 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken off front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 52,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken off front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 51,770 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 51,770 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 51,179 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 51,174 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2019 49,067 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 46,786 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 44,369 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 41,242 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 41,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 37,983 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 34,368 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 30,315 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 26,392 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 22,488 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 18,385 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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YC07 TVM is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YC07 TVM, 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 TVM registered?

YC07 TVM is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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