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SM57 VYY

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

88,933 mi
Last recorded88,933 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 VYY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 88,933 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 83,735 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 83,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 77,057 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 77,056 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

low effort recorded offside park brake

Pass 4 Nov 2020 71,837 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 13 May 2019 66,655 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 66,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 57,649 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 57,649 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 53,993 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 53,076 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 53,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 50,031 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 43,312 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 36,744 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 30,280 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 22,368 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 22,364 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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SM57 VYY is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SM57 VYY, 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 SM57 VYY registered?

SM57 VYY is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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The MOT history for SM57 VYY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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