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SP57 PVJ

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,565 mi
Last recorded67,565 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 PVJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2018 67,565 miles

Front and rear brake flexie ferrals corroded

Front radiator panel holed and corroded

Nearside Front abs ring heavily corroded

Offside Rear cover missing of seat belt stalk

Fail 21 Aug 2018 67,509 miles

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

Front and rear brake flexie ferrals corroded

Front radiator panel holed and corroded

Nearside Front abs ring heavily corroded

Offside Rear cover missing of seat belt stalk

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 26 Oct 2017 63,613 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

radiator front crossmember in poor condition

Fail 26 Oct 2017 63,613 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

radiator front crossmember in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2016 59,173 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 59,173 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 49,928 miles

front exhaust mount poor repair

Fail 10 Oct 2014 49,924 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

front exhaust mount poor repair

nearside front tyre becoming close to wear limit

Pass 21 Oct 2013 46,158 miles

exhaust front mount broken

exhaust front section in very poor condition

offside front wiper blade torn

offside rear seat belt buckle cover missing

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2013 46,158 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust front mount broken

exhaust front section in very poor condition

offside front wiper blade torn

offside rear seat belt buckle cover missing

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2012 42,456 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 34,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 14 Oct 2010 17,040 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 17,033 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SP57 PVJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SP57 PVJ, 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 SP57 PVJ registered?

SP57 PVJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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