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GK57 VKF

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,586 mi
Last recorded48,586 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK57 VKF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2020 48,586 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2020 48,586 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 48,577 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2019 41,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 33,605 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 33,599 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 25,379 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 22,600 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 20,737 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 18,994 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 17,224 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 14,928 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 14,928 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 13,279 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 10,662 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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GK57 VKF is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GK57 VKF, 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 GK57 VKF registered?

GK57 VKF is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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