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YE57 NMU

2007 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,403 mi
Last recorded74,403 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2020 74,403 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section and rear silencer connection which is loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside mirror housing slight loose

Service brake binding but not excessively front and rears slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 73,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 73,001 miles

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

Oil leak sump ()

Fail 25 Oct 2017 73,001 miles

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

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

Oil leak sump ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 67,111 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 67,109 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 59,928 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 59,926 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 52,577 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 45,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

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

3 Exhaust mountings snapped

Fail 30 Sep 2013 45,482 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

3 Exhaust mountings snapped

Pass 17 Oct 2012 36,837 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

rear brake discs badley pitted on inner faces

Pass 17 Oct 2011 26,581 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 17,734 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YE57 NMU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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