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DA56 VMR

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,822 mi
Last recorded89,822 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 VMR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 89,822 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 89,822 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 89,029 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jan 2017 89,029 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2016 88,895 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage headlamp lens smashed (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to offside rear. Only corroded at the very end (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm with inner edge worn bald (tracking requires checking) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm with nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm, limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light is on

engine oil leaking

rear brake discs are corroding

Pass 14 Oct 2015 74,031 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly offside & nearside (2.5.B.1b)

nearside rear child seat fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2015 74,031 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working offside and nearside (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly offside & nearside (2.5.B.1b)

nearside rear child seat fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 55,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jun 2014 55,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 43,448 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 43,028 miles

Exhaust front and center mounting brackets corroded off, exhaust still secure.

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 43,028 miles

Exhaust front and center mounting brackets corroded off, exhaust still secure.

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 39,971 miles

exhaust centre pipe brackets broken but still secure

sump starting to corrode

Fail 20 Jan 2012 39,971 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust centre pipe brackets broken but still secure

sump starting to corrode

Fail 21 Jan 2011 32,569 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 32,569 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 25,014 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 25,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DA56 VMR 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 50%.

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 DA56 VMR, 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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DA56 VMR is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 February 2007.

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