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YE57 GBU

2007 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,050 mi
Last recorded83,050 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 GBU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 83,050 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 83,047 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 82,535 miles

n/s/f to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2019 82,533 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak @ rear joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

n/s/f to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 71,596 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 71,596 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 63,010 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 6 Nov 2017 63,010 miles

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

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

both front wipers smearing

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 29 Oct 2016 57,553 miles

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

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

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 10 Nov 2015 50,800 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 50,797 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 47,841 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 47,841 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 43,381 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 43,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 38,891 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 38,891 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 32,849 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 24,701 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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YE57 GBU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 YE57 GBU, 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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YE57 GBU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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