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NU57 GVL

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,025 mi
Last recorded111,025 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU57 GVL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 111,025 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Could not assess brake pads all around due to wheel covers,have advise presenter.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 110,719 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Could not assess brake pads all around due to wheel covers,have advise presenter.

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 100,246 miles

Coil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Middle exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Nearside Front Tyre wearing from edges

Fail 25 Jan 2019 100,245 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing from edges

Rear Exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Fail 15 Oct 2018 100,235 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 93,996 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 93,996 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear marked in yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 87,579 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, front section (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust bracket snapped (centre)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 87,579 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, front section (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust bracket snapped (centre)

vehicle presented with no oil showing on dipstick, added 2.5 lts

Pass 21 Aug 2015 78,676 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 70,834 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 70,834 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 62,044 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 62,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 51,700 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 51,700 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 43,583 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 36,827 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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NU57 GVL is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NU57 GVL, 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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NU57 GVL is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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