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FE57 XLR

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,278 mi
Last recorded45,278 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 XLR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 45,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 41,672 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2016 38,452 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2015 34,438 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 3 Sep 2014 30,131 miles

all tyres cracking slightly

Fail 3 Sep 2014 30,131 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

all tyres cracking slightly

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 24,686 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

rear wiper smearing slightly

Fail 9 Aug 2013 24,686 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

front wipers smearing slightly

rear wiper smearing slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2012 20,546 miles

all wipers dragging

Fail 13 Aug 2012 20,546 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all wipers dragging

front washer jets require adjustment

Pass 18 Aug 2011 16,343 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 12,331 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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FE57 XLR is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE57 XLR, 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 FE57 XLR registered?

FE57 XLR is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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