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YN07 VZV

2007 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

70,323 mi
Last recorded70,323 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN07 VZV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 70,323 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Pass 11 Jul 2023 65,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust joint and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 65,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust joint and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 60,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

suspension rusty

Pass 1 Jul 2021 56,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 56,944 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge and very close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 54,890 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2020 54,890 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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 pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2019 50,598 miles

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F & OS/F FRONT TOP SHCK MOUNT

Pass 20 Mar 2018 46,798 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 20 Mar 2018 46,798 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2017 43,284 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Fail 12 Apr 2017 43,284 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 7 Apr 2016 39,437 miles

SUSPENSION NOISE FROM N/S/F

Pass 9 Apr 2015 35,303 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 35,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 30,372 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND STARTING TO CRACK

Fail 3 Apr 2014 30,372 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 3 Apr 2013 24,017 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 22,546 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,241 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 18,230 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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YN07 VZV is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YN07 VZV, 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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YN07 VZV is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 April 2007.

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