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DE57 XJU

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,684 mi
Last recorded63,684 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 63,684 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre sidewall slight worn

o/s/f upper suspension mountain has slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2017 58,677 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken, exhaust still supported

Fail 29 Jul 2017 58,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Central exhaust bracket broken, exhaust still supported

Pass 16 Nov 2015 56,686 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 49,016 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 41,441 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2013 41,441 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2012 32,809 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 32,807 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 25,419 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 20,038 miles

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

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 XJU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XJU, 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 XJU registered?

DE57 XJU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 November 2007.

Is DE57 XJU safe to buy?

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