MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,380 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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))
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
oil leak
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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
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
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
bracket broke on centre pipe exhaust
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was FY57 FTU registered?
FY57 FTU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 September 2007.
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