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YR57 HKY

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,611 mi
Last recorded68,611 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 HKY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 68,611 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 68,611 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 67,530 miles

Nearside Front abs ring corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front abs ring corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 67,530 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front abs ring corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front abs ring corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 65,605 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear slight cracking on tyre tread

slight gas leak from rear silencer joint

Fail 10 Jan 2020 65,605 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear slight cracking on tyre tread

slight gas leak from rear silencer joint

Pass 9 Jan 2019 62,949 miles

Offside Front play in suspension top mounting

Fail 9 Jan 2019 62,949 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust insecure low gas flow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear clamp corroded and insecure (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front play in suspension top mounting

bonnet safety catch partially seized

Pass 9 Jan 2018 59,734 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 59,734 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jan 2017 56,081 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 50,280 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 44,841 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 38,209 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 33,883 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 33,735 miles

slight binding o/s/r brake

Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,605 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 31,605 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,831 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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YR57 HKY is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YR57 HKY, 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 YR57 HKY registered?

YR57 HKY is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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