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GL57 HVE

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,005 mi
Last recorded60,005 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 HVE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 60,005 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Jun 2018 60,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Jun 2017 50,351 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 44,289 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 44,289 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 38,171 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 38,171 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 34,362 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 33,878 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 31,239 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 26,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 26,834 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 HVE is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HVE, 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 GL57 HVE registered?

GL57 HVE is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 December 2007.

Is GL57 HVE safe to buy?

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