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FG57 YXJ

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,705 mi
Last recorded67,705 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 YXJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 67,705 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 67,682 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 62,416 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 58,525 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 58,525 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 54,021 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 48,075 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 8 Oct 2012 42,805 miles

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

front brake discs corroding

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2011 40,471 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 36,788 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 YXJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YXJ, 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 YXJ registered?

FG57 YXJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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