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SP57 VSL

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

71,684 mi
Last recorded71,684 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 VSL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 71,684 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 71,683 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 68,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively ring is corroded (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively sensor ring corroded (1.6 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 68,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting area ( end of sill _ inner wheelarch area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively ring is corroded (1.6 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively sensor ring corroded (1.6 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Sep 2018 63,798 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper strut top mount has slight vertical movement

both front tyre cracked and worn on edges 165/60/14

Pass 23 Aug 2017 61,065 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 61,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 55,367 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 55,367 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped both front to rear at the side of fuel tank (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 49,499 miles

exhaust leaking from flexy section

front tyres worn low on inner edges (raised tread pattern) 165/60r14

nearside rear brake disc corroded

play in offside front top strut mount

secondary bonnet catch tight

Fail 2 Sep 2015 49,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust leaking from flexy section

front tyres worn low on inner edges (raised tread pattern) 165/60r14

nearside rear brake disc corroded

play in offside front top strut mount

secondary bonnet catch tight

Pass 2 Sep 2014 41,700 miles

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

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

exhuast system corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2014 41,700 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

exhuast system corroded

offside rear tyre cracked on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Aug 2013 35,027 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust mount detached

tyre size 165/60r14

Fail 26 Aug 2013 35,027 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust mount detached

tyre size 165/60r14

Pass 22 Aug 2012 28,566 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 21,475 miles

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

Pass 29 Sep 2010 14,431 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 14,431 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN FRON PIPE

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 VSL is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VSL, 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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SP57 VSL is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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