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CA57 BPZ

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

105,201 mi
Last recorded105,201 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 BPZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 105,201 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2017 105,201 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2016 91,480 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 91,477 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 78,465 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 78,465 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 65,171 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 65,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 51,045 miles

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

exhaust rusted.

Pass 28 Dec 2012 38,944 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 38,944 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 27,778 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 18,578 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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CA57 BPZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CA57 BPZ, 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 CA57 BPZ registered?

CA57 BPZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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