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YH57 FWV

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,165 mi
Last recorded83,165 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 FWV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 83,165 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s & n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 10 Aug 2021 83,110 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 82,925 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Coil spring corroded Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 82,923 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Coil spring corroded Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 81,244 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake has only just met required limit

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2019 81,243 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2018 72,598 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2018 72,598 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 64,329 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 56,258 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 47,689 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 41,129 miles

both rear tyres splitting on outer wall

nearside front rim distorted

Pass 19 Aug 2013 35,626 miles

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

exhaust centre bracket corroded and broken

o/s/r tyre small wall cracks

Pass 28 Aug 2012 29,752 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 22,395 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 16,915 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 16,915 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YH57 FWV is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YH57 FWV, 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 YH57 FWV registered?

YH57 FWV is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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