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YR57 PCV

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,482 mi
Last recorded75,482 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 75,482 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Exhaust flex pipe in poor condition

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 72,604 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 56,642 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 56,642 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 42,465 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 32,735 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 32,735 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Light stays on (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2021 24,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Contamination on screen (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jun 2020 22,473 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 20,975 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 19,499 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 17,338 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 15,472 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 13,563 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 13,563 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 12,560 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 12,560 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 10,332 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 8,630 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 6,676 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 PCV is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PCV, 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 PCV registered?

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

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