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CV57 FYJ

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,366 mi
Last recorded77,366 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 FYJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 77,366 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 77,306 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 68,497 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 68,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 62,202 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust bracket secured with clamps but are safe

Fail 31 Jan 2017 62,202 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

bonnet had to opened from underneath

engine oil leaks

exhaust bracket secured with clamps but are safe

Pass 17 Oct 2015 57,203 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 48,143 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge.

o/s/r tyre deteriorated.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 43,239 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 43,239 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 38,435 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Wiper Blade Split.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,435 miles

Nearside Wiper Blade Split.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 31,396 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 25,480 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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CV57 FYJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CV57 FYJ, 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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CV57 FYJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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