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FV57 VRL

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,373 mi
Last recorded70,373 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 VRL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 70,373 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

radiator support bracket corroded

vehicle under body has slight corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2021 70,373 miles

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))

radiator support bracket corroded

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle under body has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2020 63,574 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

all four tyres starting to perish

Fail 24 Jul 2020 63,574 miles

Front Position lamp not working both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Jun 2019 59,241 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 54,149 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Jun 2017 48,482 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)

Oil leak ()

drivers door has damage to key lock

rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 9 Jun 2016 42,113 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Apr 2015 34,883 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 34,842 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 27,705 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 18,993 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 18,649 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding on

Pass 15 Oct 2010 17,868 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 VRL is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc 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 FV57 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

FV57 VRL is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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