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DV57 BFL

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

88,879 mi
Last recorded88,879 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV57 BFL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 88,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 76,290 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 63,634 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 56,776 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 48,857 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 48,852 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 75T (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear wiper blade rubber split and hanging from wiper arm.

Signs of o/s/r brakes running hot

Pass 27 Jul 2018 42,447 miles

Both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

Pass 10 Jul 2017 34,496 miles

buckle nsr wheel

some movment front top mounts

Pass 28 Jul 2016 30,598 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 24,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 18,476 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 14,983 miles

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 11 Jul 2012 13,458 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 11,249 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 8,910 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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DV57 BFL is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DV57 BFL, 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 DV57 BFL registered?

DV57 BFL is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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