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YR57 PCX

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,927 mi
Last recorded79,927 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 79,927 miles

Front ABS rings on both drive shafts corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc dirt shields rotted on both sides

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tyre tread area on both sides New tyres rqd (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 75,990 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 75,990 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 70,458 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 64,535 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 61,593 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 58,250 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 54,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 51,501 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 51,501 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 48,483 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 40,857 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 36,299 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 30,546 miles

exhust center mountings corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 24,608 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 19,923 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 14,858 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 PCX is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PCX, 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 PCX registered?

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

Is YR57 PCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR57 PCX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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