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CV57 TZE

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

58,594 mi
Last recorded58,594 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 TZE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 58,594 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc worn thin (has been metal on metal) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 58,594 miles

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device insecure safety catch seized (3.1 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc worn thin (has been metal on metal) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 48,053 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 48,045 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and center brackets snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 47,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front upper strut mount slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 46,746 miles

BOTH FRONT TOP SHOCK MOUNTS SOME PLAY

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT

Pass 26 Aug 2017 45,279 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 44,446 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 44,446 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 44,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring broken (3.4.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2015 38,350 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 33,036 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear brake pads not working full width of discs

Pass 3 Oct 2013 28,777 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 28,777 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 23,835 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 18,880 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 13,870 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 13,870 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 TZE is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TZE, 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 CV57 TZE registered?

CV57 TZE is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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