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YR57 YEX

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,858 mi
Last recorded94,858 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 YEX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 94,858 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 72,698 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 72,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 63,929 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 63,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 62,046 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 58,037 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 53,873 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 53,809 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 49,184 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 44,340 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 39,022 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 39,022 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 33,429 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 28,140 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 21,955 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 YEX is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YEX, 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 YEX registered?

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

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