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FG57 YXW

2007 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,406 mi
Last recorded96,406 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 YXW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 96,406 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner sills corroded but not excessively ( o/s & n/s)

Pass 18 Oct 2023 89,602 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills ( o/s & n/s)

Fail 18 Oct 2023 89,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills ( o/s & n/s)

Pass 4 Oct 2022 83,346 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 83,346 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 76,227 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 76,225 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 68,261 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 61,759 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 48,204 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 47,904 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 37,524 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 31,723 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X2 (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 Sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 30,774 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight drag

Offside 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)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 26,532 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine check light on

Pass 25 Sep 2013 21,330 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 16,360 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 12,009 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 8,233 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 YXW is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YXW, 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 YXW registered?

FG57 YXW is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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