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YR07 UZC

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,693 mi
Last recorded96,693 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 UZC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 96,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp lense damaged

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

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

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

secondary bonnet safety catch defective

Pass 13 Jun 2018 93,735 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 93,732 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 90,907 miles

Nearside Front Outer n/s/f tyre outer wall kerb damage

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired taped up secure (1.5.1c)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 90,907 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Outer n/s/f tyre outer wall kerb damage

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired taped up secure (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 88,743 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 83,501 miles

nearside rear fog lamp damaged

rear wiper blade split

Fail 12 Jun 2015 83,501 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

nearside rear fog lamp damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jun 2014 75,799 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 66,570 miles

nearside rear light lens broken

Pass 19 Jun 2012 58,463 miles

nearside rear light unit broken

Pass 11 Jun 2011 46,556 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust mountings broken away from exhaust system (middle)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2010 36,441 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 36,432 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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 UZC is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UZC, 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 UZC registered?

YR07 UZC is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 July 2007.

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