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GL56 UGO

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,780 mi
Last recorded73,780 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 73,780 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 72,009 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 69,972 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 68,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 63,680 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 61,029 miles

front & rear brake pads appear low. suggest closer investigation.

Fail 21 Jun 2018 61,029 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

front & rear brake pads appear low. suggest closer investigation.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 55,825 miles

Front both brakes binding slightly, o/s worst.

centre stop lamp not working.

inner edges both front tyres worn.

Fail 19 Jun 2017 55,825 miles

Front both brakes binding slightly, o/s worst.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre stop lamp not working.

inner edges both front tyres worn.

Pass 21 Jun 2016 48,708 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 41,087 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 30,235 miles

advise rear tyres cracking

advise slightly binding brake on offside front

Pass 24 May 2013 24,403 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 24,403 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2012 18,874 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 18,319 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 14,759 miles

slight play in offside front top strut mounting

Pass 15 Jan 2010 11,620 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 UGO is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GL56 UGO, 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 UGO registered?

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

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