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FV57 VAD

2007 Kia Picanto

Gold Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

60,087 mi
Last recorded60,087 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 VAD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 60,087 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 54,834 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 54,834 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 51,602 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 48,378 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 48,378 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15" standard blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge 165-60-14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 42,742 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Shox Mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Shox Mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil On Min

Pass 22 May 2018 38,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexy Pipe Worn (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 36,190 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 36,190 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread Torn -- 165 60 14 -- (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 33,994 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 33,994 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front Pipe And Centre Pipe Hangers Insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn To Excess On Inner Edge - 165 60 14 - (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 32,387 miles

middle exhaust mount snapped but exhaust still supported

o/s/r tyre tread starting to split

Pass 30 May 2014 28,994 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 28,993 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2013 22,934 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 15,440 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 15,440 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 6,000 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 6,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 VAD is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Gold with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VAD, 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 VAD registered?

FV57 VAD is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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