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NU57 VZH

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,498 mi
Last recorded113,498 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU57 VZH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 113,498 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Center to rear brake pipes both corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From center to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2019 97,399 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 82,196 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 65,362 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 65,362 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 46,317 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 46,287 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 38,891 miles

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

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

both front wiper blades split

n/s/r tyre cracking

oil leak from oil filter

Pass 11 Sep 2014 27,457 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2014 27,457 miles

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Offside rear wheel has a slight bind

Oil leak

Pre mot checks found engine coolant level well below minimum mark on resevoir*8topped up to continue test

Pass 10 Sep 2013 24,621 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear wheel slight bind,possible caliper fault

offside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 14 Sep 2012 21,485 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear number plate loose

repaired exhaust middle pipe hanger, snapped off

Pass 6 Sep 2011 16,271 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 12,390 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)

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 VZH is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 NU57 VZH, 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 VZH registered?

NU57 VZH is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 September 2007.

Is NU57 VZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU57 VZH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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