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FV57 LZK

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,485 mi
Last recorded94,485 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 LZK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 94,485 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 82,330 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near side rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Both front coils (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 76,436 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 76,436 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 68,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 68,106 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 59,401 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 59,272 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 50,356 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 49,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 30,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 21,315 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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FV57 LZK is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV57 LZK, 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 FV57 LZK registered?

FV57 LZK is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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The MOT history for FV57 LZK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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