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FY57 FTU

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,380 mi
Last recorded98,380 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 FTU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 98,380 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 98,371 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 98,275 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 91,569 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 91,548 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 84,237 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2017 84,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2016 77,591 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 67,860 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 67,860 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 57,947 miles

Centre exhaust section support brackets broken away

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear tyre has deep cut in tread pattern but no cords exposed - 165/60R14H75

Fail 29 Mar 2014 57,947 miles

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

Centre exhaust section support brackets broken away

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear tyre has deep cut in tread pattern but no cords exposed - 165/60R14H75

Pass 30 Mar 2013 47,787 miles

Front brake pads worn to wear limit

Nearside front subframe securing nut loose

Nearside front wiper blade rubber deteriorated

Offside front wiper blade rubber deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2011 20,890 miles

bracket broke on centre pipe exhaust

Pass 26 Mar 2010 9,867 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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FY57 FTU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FY57 FTU, 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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FY57 FTU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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