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YP07 HLJ

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,462 mi
Last recorded58,462 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP07 HLJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 58,462 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 19 May 2025 58,438 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 57,606 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 May 2024 57,606 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 56,878 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 56,873 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 56,209 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 56,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 55,321 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 54,373 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 52,779 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 51,389 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 50,447 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner

Pass 18 Apr 2016 49,278 miles

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

exhaust mounting corroded at front

Pass 14 Apr 2015 48,143 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 46,623 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 43,864 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 41,156 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 38,899 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,815 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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YP07 HLJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YP07 HLJ, 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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YP07 HLJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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