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FV57 UPB

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

40,520 mi
Last recorded40,520 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 UPB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 40,520 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective security of exhaust not effected (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 39,916 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 39,614 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 38,118 miles

Offside Front slight play in upper strut mounting

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 36,681 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 35,346 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 33,551 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 31,756 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 30,239 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 30,239 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 28,297 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 26,144 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,194 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 22,519 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 UPB 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 92.9%.

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 FV57 UPB, 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 UPB registered?

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

Is FV57 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV57 UPB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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