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YX57 WHC

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,986 mi
Last recorded137,986 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 WHC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 137,986 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 137,986 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 133,253 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lens starting to deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill rusted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

clutch pedal missing anti slip rubber

Fail 17 May 2024 133,212 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lens starting to deteriorate (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill rusted (6.2.2 (d) (i))

clutch pedal missing anti slip rubber

Pass 19 May 2023 124,844 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 19 May 2023 124,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 20 May 2022 116,553 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 113,648 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 113,633 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 107,805 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 107,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 107,235 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 106,036 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 104,656 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 103,543 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 10 Sep 2015 103,543 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Sep 2014 102,372 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearise front tyre cracked

nearside front tyre almost worn to cords on inner edge

offside front tyre almost worn to cords on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2013 94,762 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 88,606 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 82,171 miles

o/s/r brake disc rusty

Fail 10 Sep 2011 82,171 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc rusty

Fail 2 Sep 2010 77,384 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 77,384 miles

Offside 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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YX57 WHC is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 YX57 WHC, 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 YX57 WHC registered?

YX57 WHC is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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