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GL57 JYB

2007 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,005 mi
Last recorded110,005 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 JYB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 110,005 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 107,632 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 104,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 104,301 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 101,031 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear fluid on caliper looks like lubricant

Fail 13 Aug 2020 101,031 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear fluid on caliper looks like lubricant

Pass 13 Sep 2019 97,485 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 97,469 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 93,854 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 93,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 89,987 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 89,987 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked on outer sidewall

battery loose

Pass 7 Oct 2016 85,030 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 79,933 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 73,773 miles

exhaust mounting has broken away from exhaust

the nearside front wheel bearing is slightly rumbling

the offside front lower arm rear bush is perrished but not resulting in movement

the offside front suspension upper mount has slight play

Pass 15 Oct 2013 66,111 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)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Oct 2012 56,825 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 49,708 miles

small split in n/s/f wiper blade

Pass 24 Nov 2010 36,954 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 JYB is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GL57 JYB, 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 JYB registered?

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

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