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EO57 BYS

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

136,529 mi
Last recorded136,529 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO57 BYS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 136,529 miles

Offside Front suspension top mount has movement but not excessive

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 132,760 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre bald inner edge

unable to see condition of front and rear brake pads

Fail 25 Aug 2020 132,757 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

high level brake light not working

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre bald inner edge

unable to see condition of front and rear brake pads

Pass 29 Jul 2019 124,723 miles

unable to see condition of brake pads

Fail 24 Jul 2019 124,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

unable to see condition of brake pads

Pass 10 Aug 2018 114,919 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 114,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 107,890 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 93,175 miles

Front Oil leak OIL LEAKING FROM OIL FILTER ()

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 19 Aug 2016 93,175 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Oil leak OIL LEAKING FROM OIL FILTER ()

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 24 Aug 2015 80,062 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 80,062 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear brackets broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2014 66,030 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Jul 2014 65,446 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 60,690 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 60,690 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 51,330 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 51,330 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 35,924 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 35,924 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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EO57 BYS is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 EO57 BYS, 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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EO57 BYS is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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