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FG57 UXB

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,761 mi
Last recorded89,761 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 89,761 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 87,765 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 87,764 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 80,187 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 70,390 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 67,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

offside front and offside rear brakes binding slightly

parking brake only 17%

Fail 1 Dec 2015 67,676 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

offside front and offside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2014 66,093 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 66,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,766 miles

front and centre exhaust mounts corroded

front tyres wearing edges

nearside rear and front tyres sidewalls scuft and cracking

Fail 11 Jun 2013 61,766 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and centre exhaust mounts corroded

front tyres wearing edges

nearside rear and front tyres sidewalls scuft and cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2012 57,935 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 54,489 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 54,489 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 46,289 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 46,079 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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 UXB is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG57 UXB, 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 FG57 UXB registered?

FG57 UXB is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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