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SC56 SYR

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,905 mi
Last recorded69,905 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC56 SYR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 69,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 68,135 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 68,135 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 62,298 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 62,298 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Water leaking underneath

Pass 13 Jun 2018 52,360 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 52,360 miles

Offside Front Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 41,688 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 36,941 miles

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

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

rear brakes slight bind

vehicle and components corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2016 36,941 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brakes slight bind

vehicle and components corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 28,962 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 24,408 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 24,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 22,668 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 22,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 19,165 miles

front wipers not self parking

rear wiper blade damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet safety catch stiff/sticking

Pass 8 Nov 2011 19,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet safety catch stiff/sticking

front wipers not self parking

rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2011 17,485 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2011 17,485 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2009 13,885 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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SC56 SYR is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SC56 SYR, 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 SC56 SYR registered?

SC56 SYR is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 January 2007.

Is SC56 SYR safe to buy?

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