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YN57 HTL

2007 Kia Picanto

Green Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,519 mi
Last recorded114,519 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN57 HTL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 114,519 miles

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r shocker has slight leak

unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 24 Oct 2024 114,518 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps Faulty switch...stays on main beam after flashing main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower engine stabilizer bushes soaked in oil rendering it weak/soft with excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding BOTH FRONT BRAKES EXCESSIVELY BINDING (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

O/S/R shock absorber showing signs of old leak (Damping Effect must be questionable)

both front tyres very badly worn on edges

unable to test rear belts due to luggage

fierce take up on drive (engine stabilizer)

Pass 20 Sep 2023 97,351 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration when cold (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 97,351 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration when cold (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 97,328 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer may require center section as is rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play note may also have rack inner track rod arm play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at top tip advise change asap (3.4 (b) (i))

engine surge at idle

oil level below minimum customer advised topped with 1 ltr oil strong advise correct asap note may have resulted premature engine damage

unable to see front pads may be worn thin advise brake inspection

Pass 2 Jul 2022 92,400 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 81,380 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 81,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 69,020 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 65,822 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Oct 2019 65,822 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn N/S O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 65,021 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 60,417 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 59,446 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 57,777 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 55,791 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 45,108 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 37,957 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 27,828 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 20,282 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre brake light not working

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 1 Nov 2010 20,282 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre brake light not working

centre exhaust bracket broken

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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YN57 HTL is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Green with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YN57 HTL, 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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YN57 HTL is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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