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YP56 VPX

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,315 mi
Last recorded70,315 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 VPX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 70,315 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket snapped but secure

Fail 5 Mar 2020 70,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket snapped but secure

Pass 20 Mar 2019 61,915 miles

Front brake pads looking low cant see fully

Nearside Front tyre tread

Rear pads looking low cant see fully

Fail 15 Mar 2019 61,915 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front brake pads looking low cant see fully

Nearside Front tyre tread

Rear pads looking low cant see fully

Pass 20 Mar 2018 53,953 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 46,090 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 46,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 34,219 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 30,134 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 23,374 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 18,421 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 18,421 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 14,790 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 11,170 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 9,319 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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YP56 VPX is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YP56 VPX, 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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What year was YP56 VPX registered?

YP56 VPX is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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