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YK57 WKR

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,169 mi
Last recorded97,169 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 WKR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 97,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 94,839 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity slight damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 94,839 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity slight damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 92,121 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Underbody has been undersealed front to rear

Fail 5 Dec 2022 92,116 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure both brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury tail light sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to middle hoses BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 80,111 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 69,916 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 65,534 miles

both sides rear tyres slightly deteriated

Pass 29 Aug 2018 55,629 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 25,797 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 8,820 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 8,041 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 7,146 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 5,988 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 4,849 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 3,814 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 2,811 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 WKR is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YK57 WKR, 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 WKR registered?

YK57 WKR is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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The MOT history for YK57 WKR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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