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DE57 XJV

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,940 mi
Last recorded86,940 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 86,940 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 86,940 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 85,622 miles

EML on dash

Phone holder fitted to centre of front wind scree, in drivers view,

Fail 28 Jan 2017 85,622 miles

EML on dash

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

Phone holder fitted to centre of front wind scree, in drivers view,

Pass 30 Jan 2016 74,880 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 62,458 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 24 Jan 2015 62,458 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jan 2014 55,410 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 52,201 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 38,528 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 27,269 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 XJV is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black 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 XJV, 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 XJV registered?

DE57 XJV is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 December 2007.

Is DE57 XJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE57 XJV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE57 XJV have outstanding finance?

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