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FL57 UHX

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,250 mi
Last recorded107,250 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 UHX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 107,250 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 107,246 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 103,696 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 103,692 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 90,374 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 89,965 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 79,682 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 68,645 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 68,609 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 57,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s front wheel binding slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2013 57,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s front wheel binding slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2012 48,822 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,639 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE PIPE MOUNT FRACTURED STILL SUPPORTED

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 18,917 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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FL57 UHX is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FL57 UHX, 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 FL57 UHX registered?

FL57 UHX is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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