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YR07 DXB

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,247 mi
Last recorded105,247 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 DXB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 105,247 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 102,413 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 102,412 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 98,617 miles

Offside Rear worn on inner

Pass 19 Jan 2018 92,413 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 82,479 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 82,350 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 75,907 miles

Exhaust centre mount has corroded away but exhaust is secure

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 75,907 miles

Exhaust centre mount has corroded away but exhaust is secure

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 65,681 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 56,704 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,854 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 40,403 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 40,403 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 33,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 26,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 26,533 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 26,268 miles

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

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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YR07 DXB is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR07 DXB, 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 YR07 DXB registered?

YR07 DXB is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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