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YT07 UZS

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,832 mi
Last recorded122,832 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT07 UZS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 122,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 122,796 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 109,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake has only just met the required effort to pass

Pass 24 Mar 2023 96,633 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 96,624 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 87,719 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished - 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 87,717 miles

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished - 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake binding but not excessively N/S/R and O/S/F (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 79,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 79,394 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

No oil reading on dipstick prior to test

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 71,572 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 63,153 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 59,489 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 56,824 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 54,651 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 51,583 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 48,535 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)

nsr tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 10 Mar 2014 48,535 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

nsr tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2013 43,504 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,294 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,689 miles

exhaust centre pipe has support bracket that is broken but exhaust is still adequetly supported

Pass 1 Mar 2010 23,436 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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YT07 UZS is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YT07 UZS, 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 UZS registered?

YT07 UZS is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 March 2007.

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