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DE57 FCZ

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,964 mi
Last recorded81,964 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 FCZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2019 81,964 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear bumper is slightly loose nearside

Pass 7 Feb 2018 75,514 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 75,513 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 64,042 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 64,039 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 59,315 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2015 59,099 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 50,415 miles

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

center seat belt case broken

high level brake lightinop

Fail 20 Feb 2014 50,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

center seat belt case broken

high level brake lightinop

rear brake pads look low

Pass 27 Feb 2013 40,665 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,900 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 31,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside rear tyre has cracks on side wall

Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,333 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 24,331 miles

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

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

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 FCZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DE57 FCZ, 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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DE57 FCZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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