MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,519 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front tyres worn on edges
o/s/r shocker has slight leak
unable to test rear seat belts
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)
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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))
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)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
centre brake light not working
centre exhaust bracket broken
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?
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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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