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FG57 LYK

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,627 mi
Last recorded83,627 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 LYK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 83,627 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 83,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 80,667 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 77,568 miles

Both front tyres cracking in tread area

Both rear main brake pipes slightly corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Slight resistance felt in both front wheels when rotated

Various chips in windscreen

Fail 27 Sep 2016 77,568 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both front tyres cracking in tread area

Both rear main brake pipes slightly corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Strong advise (3.5.1i)

Slight resistance felt in both front wheels when rotated

Various chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Sep 2015 73,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brakes slightly binding

Pass 11 Sep 2014 69,562 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brakes slightly binding

unable to see brake pads

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 28 Sep 2013 67,337 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 66,181 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres and nsf tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,063 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Sep 2011 63,063 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Sep 2010 61,896 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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FG57 LYK 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 FG57 LYK, 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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FG57 LYK is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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