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FE57 XMC

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

43,150 mi
Last recorded43,150 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 43,150 miles

High Level brake light in-op

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

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

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

body damage

Fail 27 Sep 2023 43,150 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi pipe excessivley deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

High Level brake light in-op

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear seat belt slow to retract

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

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

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

body damage

Pass 24 Sep 2022 39,880 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 39,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 38,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 36,561 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 35,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 32,920 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 32,920 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 30,944 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 28,106 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 24,784 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 21,967 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 21,967 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 18,652 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 14,360 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 11,343 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 8,324 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 8,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 XMC is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XMC, 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 XMC registered?

FE57 XMC is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is FE57 XMC safe to buy?

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