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YC57 JVT

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

10,275 mi
Last recorded10,275 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 JVT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 10,275 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump gasket and oil filter areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2025 10,272 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Wrong battery fitted, No hold down wings (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump gasket and oil filter areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 9,151 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Wrong battery fitted, No hold down wings (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump gasket and oil filter areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 7,628 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Wrong battery fitted with no hold down wings (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump gasket and oil filter areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 5,922 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Wrong battery fitted with no hold down wings (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 4,437 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Wrong battery fitted with no hold down wings (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 4,293 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Wrong battery fitted with no hold down wings (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 4,289 miles

Nearside Front Upper Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Incorect battery fitted (no hold down wings) (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Crack running up the screen in the swept area of more than 40mm dia. (CRACK LENGHTH 250MM) (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 4,249 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 4,161 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 4,036 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 3,854 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 3,674 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 3,423 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 31 Oct 2013 3,209 miles

all tyres perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2012 2,868 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 2,564 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 2,224 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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YC57 JVT is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YC57 JVT, 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 JVT registered?

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

Is YC57 JVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC57 JVT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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