MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,556 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
under body surface rust
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Secondary safety catch part seized, (3.1 (c))
Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Around interior rear view mirror, ()
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides top mounting slight play, (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Back plate to brake disc rotted,
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top shock mounts slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top shock mounts slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
o/s front brake back plate starting to deteriorate
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak ()
o/s front brake back plate starting to deteriorate
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
bonnet saftey catch stiff
o/s driveshaft oil seal leaking
centre exhaust mount broken but still supported correctly
rear brake pads starting to get low on inside pad
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
centre exhaust mount broken but still supported correctly
rear brake pads starting to get low on inside pad
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SP57 VSM is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VSM, 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 VSM registered?
SP57 VSM is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2007.
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