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YC07 TVW

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,898 mi
Last recorded54,898 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 TVW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 54,898 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (rear section) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (rear section) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 May 2016 42,968 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 37,059 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 37,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2014 30,828 miles

Both rear tyres are deteriorated

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 27,121 miles

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

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

both rear tyre side wall slight cracking no cords exposed

Pass 15 Jun 2012 23,708 miles

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

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

near side & off side rear outer tyre side wall slight cracking

Fail 15 Jun 2011 20,865 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,865 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 17,964 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 17,959 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 TVW 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 YC07 TVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC07 TVW registered?

YC07 TVW is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 May 2007.

Is YC07 TVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC07 TVW 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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