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SH57 HPY

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

69,407 mi
Last recorded69,407 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 HPY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 69,407 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 69,400 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin holes in flexi repair (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 65,845 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 65,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 65,764 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2022 62,958 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 62,912 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 60,651 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 60,638 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery not clamped in to battery tray properly. (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level brake light. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch lower area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 54,095 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes partially covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front flexs (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front drop links dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexs (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 54,095 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes partially covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front flexs (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front drop links dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear flexs (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2016 48,746 miles

rear tyres cracking

Fail 7 Nov 2016 48,746 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear disc corroded

rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,841 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 37,053 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 37,053 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 29,904 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 10 Jul 2013 29,903 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Apr 2012 21,868 miles

Exhaust centre section hangers broken.

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 13,649 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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SH57 HPY 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 55%.

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 SH57 HPY, 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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SH57 HPY is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 October 2007.

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