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NU57 LWF

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

105,167 mi
Last recorded105,167 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU57 LWF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2021 105,167 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both steel brake pipes front to rear (by fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

oil sump leak

Pass 16 Mar 2020 103,327 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lens damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2020 103,327 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lens damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2019 97,638 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 97,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 93,060 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2018 93,060 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s+n/s side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 87,809 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 87,809 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 76,528 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 76,528 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 69,187 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 58,804 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 58,804 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 21 May 2012 49,891 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 49,891 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 39,065 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 33,055 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 33,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 LWF is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 LWF, 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 NU57 LWF registered?

NU57 LWF is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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