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FM56 BAU

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

55,741 mi
Last recorded55,741 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 BAU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 55,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scord on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre middle ()

Pass 27 Jun 2017 52,890 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 52,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Jun 2016 49,880 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 45,208 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 41,602 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking slightly

Fail 26 Jun 2014 41,602 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2013 38,518 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 35,060 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 35,060 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 30,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 30,263 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 21,899 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 21,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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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FM56 BAU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc 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 FM56 BAU, 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 FM56 BAU registered?

FM56 BAU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 February 2007.

Is FM56 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM56 BAU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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