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NV57 CKL

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,758 mi
Last recorded90,758 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV57 CKL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 90,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 90,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 84,892 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 84,842 miles

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

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 69,693 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 69,691 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2021 57,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 57,987 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 53,726 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 53,030 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 48,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 44,930 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 44,919 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 40,427 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 40,427 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 36,646 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 32,225 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2013 29,407 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 29,407 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 26,260 miles

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 22,427 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 18,396 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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NV57 CKL is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NV57 CKL, 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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NV57 CKL is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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