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FP57 OBW

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,101 mi
Last recorded64,101 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP57 OBW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2023 64,101 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FROM BACK BOXTO MIDDEL (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2021 60,048 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 56,681 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 55,175 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 55,175 miles

Exhaust system insecure center bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket brken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 52,297 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 52,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front and middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 47,361 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Nearside Front suspension top mount has movement

Nearside wiper blade split

exhaust front and centre mounts broken

requires wheel removal to verify fron t and rear brake pad thickness

Pass 29 Oct 2016 39,171 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front suspension top mount has movement

exhaust centre mounting broken

front number plate discoloured

requires wheel removal to verify brake pad thickness

Fail 29 Oct 2016 39,161 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front suspension top mount has movement

exhaust centre mounting broken

front number plate discoloured

requires wheel removal to verify brake pad thickness

Pass 10 Nov 2015 30,473 miles

Offside handbrake reading low

exhaust bracket centre broken

front number plate discoloured

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 19,671 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 15,067 miles

rear wiper blade worn

requires wheel removal to verify brake pad thickness

Pass 9 Oct 2012 13,413 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 12,463 miles

front wheel trims loose

o/s/front tyre wall perished

rear tyres wall perished

Pass 18 Oct 2010 11,444 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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FP57 OBW is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP57 OBW, 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 FP57 OBW registered?

FP57 OBW is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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