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SH57 NFC

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,216 mi
Last recorded101,216 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 NFC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 101,216 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear registration plate lamps dim

Unable to inspect front and rear brake pads

Fail 21 Jun 2019 101,216 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear registration plate lamps dim

Unable to inspect front and rear brake pads

Pass 13 Apr 2018 96,367 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

unable to inspect rear brake pads

Pass 21 Feb 2017 92,471 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front tyre bald inner edge

Nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Unable to inspect front or rear brake pads

Pass 21 Jan 2016 86,265 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 75,356 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2015 75,356 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2014 61,325 miles

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

front exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 Jan 2014 61,325 miles

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 binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

front exhaust deteriorated

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 46,883 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 32,618 miles

Some wear to front brake discs

x2 exhaust brackets snapped but exhaust still supported

Pass 1 Nov 2011 31,716 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 24,564 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 24,564 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 NFC is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NFC, 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 NFC is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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