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YY57 GZJ

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,338 mi
Last recorded91,338 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 GZJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 91,338 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 82,747 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 78,081 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 62,364 miles

battery poorly fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2013 46,918 miles

d bush has slight movement-brakepipes surface rust

Pass 3 Jan 2013 45,353 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 45,343 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 44,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 31,702 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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YY57 GZJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YY57 GZJ, 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 YY57 GZJ registered?

YY57 GZJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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The MOT history for YY57 GZJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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