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YG57 XYE

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,140 mi
Last recorded67,140 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 XYE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 67,140 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 67,131 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 63,194 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 63,186 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 59,153 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 55,497 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 51,328 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 51,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 48,161 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 44,598 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 41,417 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 38,274 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 32,653 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 26,490 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 21,752 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 16,118 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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YG57 XYE is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YG57 XYE, 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 YG57 XYE registered?

YG57 XYE is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 September 2007.

Is YG57 XYE safe to buy?

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