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DG57 FFW

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,788 mi
Last recorded77,788 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 FFW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 77,788 miles

Both headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus.

Hand brake effort only just met required effort.

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Rear brake pads worn thin and brake discs slightly scored and worn.

Pass 8 Nov 2021 69,455 miles

Handbrake lever tight in operation.

Offside headlamp glass going dull and beam slightly out of focus.

Pass 3 Nov 2020 63,663 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 62,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WITH SMALL CUTS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WITH SMALL CUTS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WITH SMALL CUTS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WITH SMALL CUTS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wheel trims fitted making it difficult to view condition of front pads

Fail 23 Oct 2019 62,472 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WITH SMALL CUTS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WITH SMALL CUTS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WITH SMALL CUTS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WITH SMALL CUTS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wheel trims fitted making it difficult to view condition of front pads

Pass 1 Nov 2018 61,274 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 59,880 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bonnet secondry safety catch seized

Fail 2 Nov 2017 59,859 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket broken away (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bonnet secondry safety catch seized

front exhaust bracket broken away, but system still supported

Pass 7 Nov 2016 58,005 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front + centre pipe exhaust bracket broken - system still adequately supported

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Nov 2016 57,987 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front + centre pipe exhaust bracket broken - system still adequately supported

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2015 52,577 miles

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2015 52,577 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2014 44,980 miles

Rear exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 22 Aug 2013 35,826 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 14,522 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 11,543 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 9,901 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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DG57 FFW is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DG57 FFW, 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 DG57 FFW registered?

DG57 FFW is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 September 2007.

Is DG57 FFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG57 FFW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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