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YP07 HLM

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,978 mi
Last recorded113,978 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP07 HLM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 113,978 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 113,943 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 109,500 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 109,500 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 106,096 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear No lock on service and parking brake

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 103,473 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 100,199 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 100,199 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2017 94,424 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 84,833 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 84,833 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 77,072 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 69,631 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 62,032 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 53,987 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 46,331 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 46,166 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 37,145 miles

all brakes slightly binding

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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 HLM is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HLM, 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 HLM is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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