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YR57 PBZ

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,062 mi
Last recorded81,062 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 81,062 miles

Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 79,482 miles

Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 25 Jun 2018 77,655 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both rear tyres cracking between treads

Fail 14 Jun 2018 77,630 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 31 Aug 2017 76,704 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 70,098 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 64,808 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 64,807 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 57,851 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 50,145 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 42,395 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 34,187 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 26,429 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 PBZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YR57 PBZ, 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 PBZ registered?

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

Is YR57 PBZ safe to buy?

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