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GL56 TPZ

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

10,528 mi
Last recorded10,528 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 TPZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 10,528 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 10,528 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 8,628 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf osr nsf (1.1.12 (f) (i))

negative terminal lose

Pass 14 Dec 2023 8,425 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 8,394 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 8,287 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 8,087 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 7,862 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 7,523 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 7,058 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 6,495 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 6,022 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 5,468 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 4,835 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 4,209 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 3,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 3,570 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 2,956 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 2,299 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 TPZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TPZ, 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 GL56 TPZ registered?

GL56 TPZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 February 2007.

Is GL56 TPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL56 TPZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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