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YL07 FBO

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,023 mi
Last recorded74,023 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 FBO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 74,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 74,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,478 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Handbrake just met the brake limit

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel slight grabbing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2017 64,409 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

oil leak Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 23 Dec 2017 64,409 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

oil leak Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 59,368 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

oil leak

wipers worn

Fail 9 Dec 2016 59,368 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

oil leak

wipers worn

Pass 3 Oct 2015 52,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

wipers slight worn

Pass 18 Sep 2014 46,032 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 36,611 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 26,836 miles

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

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

front wipers worn.

Pass 18 Aug 2011 16,289 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 14,155 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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YL07 FBO 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 76.9%.

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 YL07 FBO, 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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YL07 FBO is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 August 2007.

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