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BU56 PLJ

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,156 mi
Last recorded141,156 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 PLJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 141,156 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 141,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cover sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cover sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 137,555 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 133,262 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 129,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 124,828 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to n/s/r hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

front brake balance just meets requirements

Pass 14 Apr 2018 117,517 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main chassis (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

power steering belt slipping slightly

Fail 6 Apr 2018 117,381 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main chassis (3.6.B.2c)

engine light on

power steering belt slipping slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2017 109,392 miles

engine light on

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded

both front tyre wearing on edges

wheel trim wire resting on all four tyre valves

Pass 2 Apr 2016 100,690 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 100,690 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 94,608 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 88,316 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 63,617 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 63,617 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 39,918 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 22 Jan 2011 28,311 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 28,311 miles

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

advise wheel alignment due to tyre wear

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2010 19,226 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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BU56 PLJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BU56 PLJ, 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 BU56 PLJ registered?

BU56 PLJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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