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GL57 EKR

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,791 mi
Last recorded90,791 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 EKR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 90,791 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 90,791 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 89,242 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust support broken

Front Exhaust support broken

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 79,644 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 64,895 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 54,162 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 53,538 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 53,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 42,056 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 42,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 25,724 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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GL57 EKR is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GL57 EKR, 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 GL57 EKR registered?

GL57 EKR is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 November 2007.

Is GL57 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL57 EKR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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