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FM57 FYV

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

151,332 mi
Last recorded151,332 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 FYV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2022 151,332 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 144,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 144,358 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 141,692 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 140,473 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 140,473 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 135,923 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 129,338 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 121,477 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 114,116 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 106,411 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 98,765 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 85,021 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011

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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FM57 FYV is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FM57 FYV, 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 FM57 FYV registered?

FM57 FYV is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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