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HV57 KSY

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,355 mi
Last recorded104,355 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 KSY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 104,355 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 104,355 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 102,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 100,650 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 96,901 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 92,997 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 92,935 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Aug 2016 85,442 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 85,442 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort READING NIL (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2015 75,616 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 75,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 66,073 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 66,073 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 56,102 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 45,527 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 40,016 miles

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

Inner face on both rear brake discs pitted/corroded

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)

Strongly advise full brake inspection with wheels removed as your braking system may require adjustment or repair

Tyre size:16560R14H

Pass 11 Sep 2010 30,003 miles

Offside body work scratched

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

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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HV57 KSY is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HV57 KSY, 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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HV57 KSY is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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