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DE57 FAU

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,415 mi
Last recorded113,415 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 FAU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 113,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 96,787 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 96,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 84,439 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2022 84,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner borderline fail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 71,934 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 71,934 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 63,213 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 60,515 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 60,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 53,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 53,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 49,135 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing in tread pattern

Exhaust system corroded. Centre silencer bracked corroded off.

Fail 25 Jul 2017 49,135 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and perishing in tread pattern

Exhaust system corroded. Centre silencer bracked corroded off.

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 46,711 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 41,583 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 34,634 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2013 26,930 miles

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2012 24,440 miles

rear tyres scrubbed edges

Pass 27 Sep 2011 19,387 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 16,875 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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DE57 FAU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DE57 FAU, 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 DE57 FAU registered?

DE57 FAU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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