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SG57 XEU

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,815 mi
Last recorded66,815 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG57 XEU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 66,815 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 66,810 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 63,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 57,369 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 57,369 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 46,100 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 46,040 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre perishing/cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2016 41,803 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 41,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 37,286 miles

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

front exhaust hanger broken

items removed from view

Pass 25 Oct 2014 30,738 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2013 25,165 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 25,124 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 23,297 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2011 21,235 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 20,469 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

exhaust mount broken

Pass 1 Oct 2010 19,761 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust bracket broken

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 XEU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XEU, 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 XEU registered?

SG57 XEU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is SG57 XEU safe to buy?

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