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YN57 PDV

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

88,498 mi
Last recorded88,498 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN57 PDV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2024 88,498 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lift in Nearside front upper strut mounting

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 87,000 miles

corrosion on both rear outer sills

nearside rear light lens cracked

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside front antiroll bar link dust boot slightly split

offside front disc pads low

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Jan 2023 86,989 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on both rear outer sills

nearside rear light lens cracked

offside front antiroll bar link dust boot slightly split

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2022 82,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front lower ball joint boot worn

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

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

Stonechip in windscreen

Fail 14 Jan 2022 82,572 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Both front upper strut mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front lower ball joint boot worn

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

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

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 11 Jan 2021 78,398 miles

Exhaust corroded

Lift in both front upper strut mountings

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged Both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 75,609 miles

Corrosion on exhaust + front exhaust mountings insecure

Lift in both front upper strut mountings

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 75,594 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Corrosion on exhaust + front exhaust mountings insecure

Lift in both front upper strut mountings

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 71,752 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper strut mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 71,741 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper strut mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 68,708 miles

Corrosion on both front to rear and offside rear brake pipes

Front exhaust mounting insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Stonechip in windscreen

Fail 8 Jan 2018 68,697 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Corrosion on both front to rear and offside rear brake pipes

Front exhaust mounting insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2017 65,431 miles

Front exhaust bracket insecure

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Stonechip in windscreen

Fail 14 Jan 2017 65,351 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.6a)

Front exhaust bracket insecure

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 13 Jan 2016 59,784 miles

Stonechip in windscreen

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 59,776 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Stonechip in windscreen

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 54,470 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 54,470 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 52,917 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 42,270 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 30,320 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 16,625 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 11,677 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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YN57 PDV is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 PDV, 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 PDV is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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