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YD57 RUU

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,039 mi
Last recorded84,039 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 RUU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2023 84,039 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 81,159 miles

exhaust corroded

Nearside Front knocking noise

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 81,135 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2021 79,343 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear outter sill corroding

all suspension corroded and under vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 76,949 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/F ,O/S/F AND N/S/R BRAKES SHOWING SLIGHT BIND ON WHEEL FREE NOT ON R.B.T.

Nearside Rear Outer SILL CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDERSIDE, STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

bonnet safety catch seized P.R.S.

Fail 11 Aug 2020 76,949 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXIBLE PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/F ,O/S/F AND N/S/R BRAKES SHOWING SLIGHT BIND ON WHEEL FREE NOT ON R.B.T.

Nearside Rear Outer SILL CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDERSIDE, STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

bonnet safety catch seized P.R.S.

Pass 6 Aug 2019 73,826 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 70,149 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 70,127 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 67,081 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 49,533 miles

Front exhaust bracket unattached

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment LIMITS!! (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Rear x2 tyres cracking and perished

Pass 31 Mar 2016 36,635 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 36,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 32,471 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 27,807 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 25,323 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 21,791 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 17,605 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 14,215 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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YD57 RUU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YD57 RUU, 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 YD57 RUU registered?

YD57 RUU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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