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GF57 BOU

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,090 mi
Last recorded105,090 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF57 BOU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 105,090 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 105,088 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 105,087 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 104,065 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 103,494 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 101,428 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 99,415 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 94,464 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 94,452 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 92,284 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Front top shock mounts noisy

Front wipers poor

O/S/R Tyre low on inner edge and perished

Rear axle bushs deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2015 92,284 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Front top shock mounts noisy

Front wipers poor

O/S/R Tyre low on inner edge and perished

Rear axle bushs deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2014 87,705 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

clutch pedal stiff and springy

Pass 28 Nov 2013 85,718 miles

Minor damage to O/S/F wheel rim

Front exhaust bracket broken

Minor damage to N/S/F tyre outer sidewall

Minor damage to O/S/F Tyre outer sidewall

Pass 3 Dec 2012 84,405 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Dec 2012 84,405 miles

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

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Dec 2011 83,302 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 83,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2010 68,763 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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GF57 BOU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF57 BOU, 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 GF57 BOU registered?

GF57 BOU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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