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RV57 LKC

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,379 mi
Last recorded127,379 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 LKC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 127,379 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 103,995 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 91,720 miles

advanced wear offside top suspension mount

Pass 14 Oct 2015 79,460 miles

bonnet catch stiff

o/s/r brake discs shows signs of overheating

rear brake backplates corroded

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Fail 14 Oct 2015 79,460 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet catch stiff

o/s/r brake discs shows signs of overheating

rear brake backplates corroded

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 29 Oct 2014 69,547 miles

both front tyres wearing excessively on edges and close to manufactures wear markers

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 69,547 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing excessively on edges and close to manufactures wear markers

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 63,770 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 63,757 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 59,508 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

exhaust centre section mount broken,exhaust is secure

front brake discs worn/corroded

rear discs heavily corroded/scored

slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 17 Oct 2011 53,543 miles

rear discs rusted on inner face

small split n/s/f wiper blade

Fail 17 Oct 2011 53,543 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)

rear discs rusted on inner face

small split n/s/f wiper blade

Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,111 miles

front and rear discs worn

rear discs corroded

rear tyres cracking and perished

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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RV57 LKC is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RV57 LKC, 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 RV57 LKC registered?

RV57 LKC is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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