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YT07 UYW

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,193 mi
Last recorded69,193 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT07 UYW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 69,193 miles

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

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 69,193 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 48,832 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 48,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2018 48,832 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 47,746 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 47,746 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 33,935 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 31,103 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 31,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 28,170 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 25,308 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 21,272 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 17,976 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 14,524 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 14,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 10,302 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 10,302 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YT07 UYW is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT07 UYW, 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 YT07 UYW registered?

YT07 UYW is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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