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YF07 YVT

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,505 mi
Last recorded32,505 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 YVT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 32,505 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 32,499 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 28,969 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 26,485 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 26,485 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 24,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 21,825 miles

both rear tyres cracking around tread

Pass 29 May 2012 19,135 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 15,490 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 12,801 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 12,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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YF07 YVT is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YF07 YVT, 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 YF07 YVT registered?

YF07 YVT is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2007.

Is YF07 YVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF07 YVT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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