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PK57 JHU

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,816 mi
Last recorded81,816 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK57 JHU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 81,816 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 81,816 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 63,600 miles

N/S/F tyre cracked around tread pattern.

Fail 28 Aug 2019 63,585 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Safety catch seized. (3.1 (c))

Central Exhaust system insecure Mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

N/S/F tyre cracked around tread pattern.

O/S/R brake disc badly corroded & worn.

Pass 2 Oct 2018 54,417 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 54,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 48,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded in places

nearside front bumper and side wing damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2016 47,985 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 46,196 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 40,984 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 40,984 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,760 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 39,971 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 34,415 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 25,773 miles

Front tyre treads worn low

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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PK57 JHU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PK57 JHU, 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 PK57 JHU registered?

PK57 JHU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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