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DG57 FHR

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,417 mi
Last recorded80,417 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 FHR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 80,417 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush dry (5.3.2 (c))

Front head light slightly misty

Fail 18 Apr 2023 80,417 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount bush dry (5.3.2 (c))

Front head light slightly misty

Pass 1 Apr 2022 77,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 77,416 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 75,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 75,271 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 73,098 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 66,449 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 66,434 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking 165/60/14

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 62,539 miles

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall cracking above rim

Pass 2 Dec 2016 57,358 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh & sat nav bracket ()

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 57,358 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh & sat nav bracket ()

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 50,067 miles

rear discs and pads due for change

Pass 28 Nov 2014 43,177 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise both near and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2013 36,617 miles

advise nearside rear tyre perished on outer edge

advise offside rear tyre perished on outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 31,791 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 27,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 27,715 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 23,284 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 FHR is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DG57 FHR, 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 FHR registered?

DG57 FHR is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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