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NU57 LWK

2007 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,027 mi
Last recorded118,027 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU57 LWK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 118,027 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2023 118,027 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 109,258 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 103,062 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 102,446 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 100,931 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 100,931 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 99,656 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Apr 2017 98,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 98,481 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 97,545 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 97,540 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 91,189 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 91,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 81,845 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexy deteriorated, and supports deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

off side rear tyre cracking

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear wiper split

strongly advised near side front tyre cut deep on outer sidewall

Fail 20 Aug 2014 81,845 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust flexy deteriorated, and supports deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

off side rear tyre cracking

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear wiper split

strongly advised near side front tyre cut deep on outer sidewall

Fail 30 Aug 2013 69,101 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Aug 2013 69,101 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Jul 2012 52,813 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 41,181 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 28,165 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 14 Jul 2010 28,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

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 LWK is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LWK, 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 LWK registered?

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

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