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FH56 VOB

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

51,610 mi
Last recorded51,610 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 VOB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 51,610 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 51,605 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 50,182 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 50,172 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 48,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust pipe hitting on support bar

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 48,953 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust pipe hitting on support bar

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 46,956 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 45,140 miles

Front exhaust mount"s missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all four Tyre's starting to detorating

Pass 27 Jun 2017 43,457 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 43,454 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 43,297 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 42,713 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 42,105 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 39,454 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 37,687 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 26 Feb 2013 37,687 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2011 31,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 22,585 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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FH56 VOB is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VOB, 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 VOB registered?

FH56 VOB is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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