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GL56 HLN

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,830 mi
Last recorded48,830 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 HLN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2019 48,830 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav/phone mount stuck to the windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front brake imbalance is high at 25%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre is wearing heavily on the inner and outer shoulders

Rear brake imbalance is high at 27%

Pass 5 Mar 2018 46,138 miles

offside rear brake disc back plate corroded

offside rear brake lower on performance

Pass 15 Mar 2017 43,183 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 43,183 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 38,509 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 35,999 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 34,005 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2013 29,470 miles

offside wiper blade worn

Pass 8 Mar 2012 24,256 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 19,876 miles

front brakes 21% out of balance offside low

Pass 7 Jan 2010 16,410 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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GL56 HLN is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GL56 HLN, 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 GL56 HLN registered?

GL56 HLN is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 January 2007.

Is GL56 HLN safe to buy?

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