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YJ07 BLD

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,022 mi
Last recorded62,022 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 BLD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 62,022 miles

Mechanical components corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 61,408 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2024 61,408 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system wheel arch (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 60,407 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 59,548 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Mechanical components corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged All four cracking/perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 58,010 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated not allowing full check (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sills slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 58,010 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated not allowing full check (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner and outer sills slightly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 56,567 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged All four (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 55,268 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 55,267 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 53,424 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged All four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 51,160 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All four (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 51,160 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged All four (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 48,159 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 42,789 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 33,720 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 33,132 miles

exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2012 32,426 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 31,573 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 29,906 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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YJ07 BLD is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ07 BLD, 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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YJ07 BLD is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 August 2007.

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