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SP57 VSM

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,556 mi
Last recorded131,556 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 VSM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 131,556 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 130,469 miles

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,

Pass 15 Oct 2021 129,212 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top shock mounts slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 129,212 miles

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 127,275 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 123,352 miles

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))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 123,343 miles

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))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 114,339 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 114,335 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 104,535 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Mar 2018 104,535 miles

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 ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 93,859 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s front brake back plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 6 Mar 2017 93,855 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 85,033 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 75,263 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 68,120 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,281 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 63,280 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 54,662 miles

centre exhaust mount broken but still supported correctly

rear brake pads starting to get low on inside pad

Fail 27 Jan 2012 54,662 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 34,169 miles

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 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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