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YR57 YGV

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,586 mi
Last recorded79,586 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 YGV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 79,586 miles

battery loose

car has corrosion to floor / chassis

covers /under trays fitted

front lower arms /sub frame has corrosion

o/s/f & n/s/f shocker top has lift top mounting

o/s/f brake pipe has corrosion

o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipe has been grease

Fail 6 May 2021 79,586 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reset system (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault reset system (7.1.6 (a))

battery loose

car has corrosion to floor / chassis

covers /under trays fitted

front lower arms /sub frame has corrosion

o/s/f & n/s/f shocker top has lift top mounting

o/s/f brake pipe has corrosion

o/s/r & n/s/r brake pipe has been grease

Pass 10 Jun 2020 75,927 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 75,926 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust system insecure broken bracket on exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil leak oil filter corroded

n/s/o/s front brakes slightly sticking

Pass 15 May 2019 69,011 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight movement in top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 May 2019 69,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight movement in top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavy cracking in tread and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 63,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 63,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm heavy cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 56,466 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 56,224 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Mar 2017 56,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 53,322 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 53,322 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 45,207 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 May 2015 45,204 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2014 41,833 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 40,549 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 31,853 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 25,492 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 19,265 miles

Battery insecure

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 YGV 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 YGV, 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 YGV is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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