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DN57 DNJ

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,977 mi
Last recorded52,977 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 DNJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 52,977 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 52,977 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 21 May 2019 48,673 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 46,055 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 46,055 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 45,854 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 43,378 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 41,225 miles

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

exhaust brackets slightly deteriorated but exhaust adequately supported

Pass 30 Apr 2015 41,225 miles

exhaust brackets slightly deteriorated but exhaust adequately supported

Pass 10 Feb 2014 34,885 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 30,284 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2012 28,324 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCES CORRODED

AIR CON PUMP WET LEAKING

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY BENT

Fail 8 Feb 2012 28,324 miles

AIR CON PUMP WET LEAKING

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY BENT

REAR BRAKE DISCES CORRODED

Pass 2 Dec 2010 21,229 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)

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 DNJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DN57 DNJ, 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 DN57 DNJ registered?

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

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