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DX57 MFJ

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,200 mi
Last recorded110,200 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX57 MFJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 110,200 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 107,265 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

sump pan corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 101,939 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

clutch pedal rubber missing.

engine & under covers.

handbrake performance 16%.

Fail 16 Sep 2020 101,939 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

clutch pedal rubber missing.

engine & under covers.

handbrake performance 16%.

Pass 30 Sep 2019 96,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (both tyres worn on edges). (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under covers fitted.

Fail 30 Sep 2019 96,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (both tyres worn on edges). (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

under covers fitted.

Pass 11 Sep 2018 86,653 miles

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

Nearside Front offside front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine & under covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 76,234 miles

Nearside Rear & offside rear tyres starting to crack

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flex (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

under covers fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2017 76,234 miles

Nearside Rear & offside rear tyres starting to crack

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working & offside (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to flex (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

under covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 72,332 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 68,645 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 60,715 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 60,715 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 54,620 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 54,620 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 45,851 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 35,745 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 35,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2010 25,916 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 25,916 miles

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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DX57 MFJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DX57 MFJ, 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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DX57 MFJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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