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SG57 UXO

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,731 mi
Last recorded68,731 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG57 UXO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 68,731 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 68,731 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 67,165 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Handbrake stiff in operation

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 May 2025 67,165 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Handbrake stiff in operation

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 65,460 miles

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 24 Apr 2024 65,460 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mounting broken

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

Pass 9 May 2023 61,261 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear axles have different size tyres fitted

Pass 12 May 2022 56,783 miles

All four tyres low on tread & perishing

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 56,779 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring cracked (1.6 (e))

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

All four tyres low on tread & perishing

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 50,384 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 50,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking caliper (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 44,717 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 44,716 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 36,880 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 31,424 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyres deteriorated [cracking] advise replace

centre exhaust mounting broken from pipe [metal]

Fail 7 Dec 2017 31,424 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyres deteriorated [cracking] advise replace

centre exhaust mounting broken from pipe [metal]

Pass 6 Dec 2016 23,770 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 6 Dec 2016 23,770 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)

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

Central exhaust bracket broken

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Nov 2015 15,568 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 10,164 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 8,356 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 8,181 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 7,763 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 7,093 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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SG57 UXO is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 SG57 UXO, 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 SG57 UXO registered?

SG57 UXO is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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