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PX57 TYC

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

141,503 mi
Last recorded141,503 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX57 TYC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 141,503 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))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 141,503 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 133,229 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 133,229 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 130,360 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 127,561 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 124,486 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 124,486 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 121,733 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 117,112 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 111,607 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 111,607 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 104,368 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 99,678 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 99,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2015 76,948 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 76,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 1 May 2014 50,535 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 49,401 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2013 24,098 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 24,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 May 2013 24,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 21,573 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 18,032 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 12,974 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 12,974 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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PX57 TYC is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 PX57 TYC, 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 PX57 TYC registered?

PX57 TYC is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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The MOT history for PX57 TYC shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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