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FY57 GXW

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,936 mi
Last recorded49,936 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 GXW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 49,936 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 49,936 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 45,297 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 39,002 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 33,589 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 27,269 miles

offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

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 GXW is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY57 GXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY57 GXW registered?

FY57 GXW is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is FY57 GXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY57 GXW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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