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YK57 VCF

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,435 mi
Last recorded90,435 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 VCF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 90,435 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Aug 2016 88,500 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 3 Aug 2016 88,500 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 10 Aug 2015 85,048 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 85,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 81,453 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 77,046 miles

Engine sump has light corrosion + misted in oil / Secondry bonnet catch stiff / Offside front wiper starting to split

Fail 12 Aug 2013 77,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil level low / Coolant level low / Oil filter and sump have light corrosion + misted in oil / Secondry bonnet catch stiff / Offside front wiper starting to split

Pass 7 Aug 2012 70,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Slight play in O/S/F shock absorber top mount. Exhaust corroded.

Fail 6 Aug 2012 70,098 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Slight play in O/S/F shock absorber top mount. Exhaust corroded.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 54,479 miles

oil on manifold.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,384 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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YK57 VCF is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK57 VCF, 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 YK57 VCF registered?

YK57 VCF is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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