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YR57 XCS

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,440 mi
Last recorded85,440 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 XCS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 85,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

offside rear outer sill heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Aug 2024 85,328 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 80,913 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 80,896 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 80,864 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 80,864 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 74,262 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 70,480 miles

hand brake has travel

play in top mount bush

under body corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2018 70,426 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position second catch not working (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring corroded and broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve handbrake travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

center stop lamp not working

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroding

slight play to nearside front top shock mount

Pass 7 Jun 2017 65,313 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 65,276 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroding

Pass 18 Jun 2016 57,561 miles

brake pipes corroding

Fail 15 Jun 2016 57,558 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 Jun 2015 49,505 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 49,333 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 41,330 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 39,471 miles

condition front brake discs

condition rear number plate

Pass 11 Sep 2012 36,017 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,553 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 21,933 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 XCS is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XCS, 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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YR57 XCS is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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