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YLZ 7668

2010 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

185,722 mi
Last recorded185,722 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLZ 7668
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2025 185,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

N/S sill damaged

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2024 175,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 168,355 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERBODY

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r inner sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 168,355 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERBODY

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r inner sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 158,208 miles

Front 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 both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

general corrosion to under body

Pass 10 Dec 2020 149,821 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 149,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 144,212 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 144,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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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YLZ 7668 is a 2010 Kia Picanto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2010 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 42,569 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 YLZ 7668, 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 16 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YLZ 7668 registered?

YLZ 7668 is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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