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FH56 SVS

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

88,460 mi
Last recorded88,460 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 SVS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 88,460 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 88,460 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 83,440 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 83,440 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 78,758 miles

Central Front bonnet safety catch seized open

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.02mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.50mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 78,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Central Front bonnet safety catch seized open

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.02mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.50mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 73,923 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Feb 2017 73,923 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2016 66,355 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 1 Feb 2016 66,242 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front number plate damaged

possible n/s/r brake pad low, full inspection not possible

Pass 5 Feb 2015 58,376 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracked but no cords showing

passenger air bag turned off at time of test

Pass 6 Feb 2014 51,967 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag turned off at time of test

Fail 5 Feb 2014 51,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag turned off at time of test

Pass 12 Feb 2013 46,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 39,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Feb 2012 39,232 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2011 30,737 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 20,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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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FH56 SVS is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FH56 SVS, 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 FH56 SVS registered?

FH56 SVS is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 February 2007.

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