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YT57 LSJ

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,211 mi
Last recorded49,211 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT57 LSJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 49,211 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 42,012 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2022 33,237 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 33,219 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 33,208 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 33,154 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 32,752 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 31,666 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2012 29,722 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 27,298 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 27,298 miles

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

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

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

damage to nearside rear bumper

Pass 15 Sep 2010 20,911 miles

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

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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YT57 LSJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YT57 LSJ, 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 YT57 LSJ registered?

YT57 LSJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 September 2007.

Is YT57 LSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT57 LSJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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