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YC57 JVR

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,650 mi
Last recorded49,650 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 JVR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 49,650 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 43,689 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 43,689 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2021 39,016 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lift on strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 39,015 miles

Emissions not tested too much oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lift on strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 38,873 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 38,873 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 37,849 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 37,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 35,267 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 32,384 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 32,384 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 29,690 miles

Offside Front slight bind

Pass 19 Aug 2015 27,417 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 24,953 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 22,046 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 18,820 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 15,289 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 11,640 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 11,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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YC57 JVR is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YC57 JVR, 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 YC57 JVR registered?

YC57 JVR is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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