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DN57 DOU

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

66,008 mi
Last recorded66,008 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 DOU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 66,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 64,471 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 64,467 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 60,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 53,763 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened mount has play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2019 53,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened mount has play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 52,115 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 43,673 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 43,673 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 39,664 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 34,439 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside rear, cleaned off and oiled at time of test. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 34,422 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre exhaust mounting broke (7.1.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside rear, cleaned off and oiled at time of test. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 28,787 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 28,787 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 24,829 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 20,844 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 15,703 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 11,168 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 DOU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DOU, 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 DOU registered?

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

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