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PK56 LGC

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

89,070 mi
Last recorded89,070 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 LGC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 89,070 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 89,070 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 84,438 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 76,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 73,572 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 71,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 71,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 69,963 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 68,615 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 Jan 2019 65,852 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 62,995 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 60,503 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 60,503 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 57,703 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 54,657 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 50,407 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 46,725 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 1 Feb 2012 43,299 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 35,153 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 35,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 26,270 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing 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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PK56 LGC is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 PK56 LGC, 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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PK56 LGC is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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