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YS56 UXR

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,385 mi
Last recorded145,385 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 UXR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2022 145,385 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 142,135 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

wipers poor

Pass 20 Feb 2020 138,841 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak on sump

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 138,841 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak on sump

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 133,178 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 128,921 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 123,327 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 119,224 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 99,140 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 89,258 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 80,163 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre beginning to scrub

rear brake cisc very worn

Fail 28 Feb 2012 80,163 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

o/s/f tyre beginning to scrub

rear brake cisc very worn

Pass 2 Mar 2011 63,670 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 63,625 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake disc's worn

Pass 2 Mar 2010 50,960 miles

Advise o/s front tyre has small cuts in outer & inner sidewall edges

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 50,960 miles

Advise o/s front tyre has small cuts in outer & inner sidewall edges

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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YS56 UXR is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YS56 UXR, 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 YS56 UXR registered?

YS56 UXR is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 February 2007.

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