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YH07 DLK

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,971 mi
Last recorded110,971 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH07 DLK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 110,971 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 110,971 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 101,462 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 101,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 88,771 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 88,770 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Up to 28% imbalance measured (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 77,316 miles

Handbrake requires strong pull to reach minimum 16%

May have very slight weepage on offside rear, brake reeadings ok

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 65,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 54,174 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 54,171 miles

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

Lower than expected handbrake reading on offside rear, rear brakes may need adjustment or repair

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 44,688 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 35,001 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 23,761 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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YH07 DLK is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YH07 DLK, 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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YH07 DLK is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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