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DN57 BYV

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

16,447 mi
Last recorded16,447 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 BYV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 16,447 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 16,313 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 16,313 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both splitting (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 16,181 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 16,011 miles

exhaust mounting by mid box broken

Fail 7 Sep 2021 16,008 miles

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

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

exhaust mounting by mid box broken

Pass 17 Sep 2020 15,806 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 15,577 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 15,577 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 15,260 miles

All 4 tyres sarting to cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2017 14,595 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 14,497 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 14,017 miles

engine plastics

Fail 23 Sep 2015 14,010 miles

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

engine plastics

Pass 16 Sep 2014 13,489 miles

two front tyres are cracking

two rear tyres are just starting to crack

Pass 16 Sep 2013 12,801 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 11,882 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Sep 2011 10,118 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 8,272 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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DN57 BYV is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DN57 BYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DN57 BYV?

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What year was DN57 BYV registered?

DN57 BYV is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is DN57 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN57 BYV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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