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AV57 DYC

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

50,891 mi
Last recorded50,891 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 DYC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 50,891 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 50,445 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

Fail 29 Sep 2021 50,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

Pass 19 Sep 2020 42,525 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 42,525 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 36,689 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 34,069 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 31,437 miles

Front exhaust hanger broken

Fail 29 Sep 2017 31,437 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 3 Oct 2016 28,748 miles

Center exhaust hangers corroded off system but still adequately supported

Fail 30 Sep 2016 28,748 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor wheel (3.4.2)

Center exhaust hangers corroded off system but still adequately supported

Pass 30 Sep 2015 25,738 miles

both front and centre exhaust hangers corroded from exhaust system but still supported at the moment

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

n/s/f tyre tearing inn tread area and has sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre tearing in tread area and has sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre tearing in tread area and has sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre tearing in tread area

Fail 30 Sep 2015 25,738 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front and centre exhaust hangers corroded from exhaust system but still supported at the moment

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

n/s/f tyre tearing inn tread area and has sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre tearing in tread area and has sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre tearing in tread area and has sidewall damage

o/s/r tyre tearing in tread area

Fail 26 Sep 2014 22,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 22,173 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 18,467 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres sidewalls are deteriorated.

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 27 Sep 2012 14,905 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 12,050 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)

hand brake slightly low to nearside

Fail 29 Sep 2011 12,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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

hand brake slightly low to nearside

Pass 29 Sep 2010 8,663 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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AV57 DYC is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AV57 DYC, 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 AV57 DYC registered?

AV57 DYC is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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