2007 KIA Picanto 1.1L Petrol · YC57 YCJ
2007 KIA Picanto (1.1L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 83,169 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA PICANTO
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,169 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC57 YCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/07/2025
- 83,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC57 YCJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Kia Picanto (YC57 YCJ) between July 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sill”; “Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sill”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
YC57 YCJ Mileage History
- 11/07/202279,238 mi
- 26/07/202279,238 mi
- 08/07/202379,966 mi+728 mi
- 13/07/202480,933 mi+967 mi
- 19/07/202583,169 mi+2,236 mi
Average of roughly 1,301 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Picanto (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Clutch cable and clutch wearModerate
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- Front spring and top-mount failuresModerate
Corrosion and potholes crack front springs and wear top mounts, a common MOT issue on older UK Picantos that can leave the front end noisy and unsettled.
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