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SG56 TRX

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,351 mi
Last recorded35,351 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 TRX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 35,351 miles

MAJOR OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA

UNABLE TO SEE ALL BRAKE PADS

Fail 4 May 2017 31,351 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

MAJOR OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA

PARKING BRAKE WARNING LAMP FLICKERS ON

UNABLE TO SEE ALL BRAKE PADS

Pass 23 May 2016 24,814 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded front to rear

oil leak sump area

Fail 23 May 2016 24,814 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded front to rear

oil leak sump area

Pass 29 Jan 2013 23,269 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2012 18,720 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2012 18,692 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake squeal at nearside rear

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2011 14,361 miles

Oil leak

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 22 Jan 2010 9,908 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge 165/6014

engine oil 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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SG56 TRX is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG56 TRX, 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 SG56 TRX registered?

SG56 TRX is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is SG56 TRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG56 TRX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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