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ST57 LXS

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,477 mi
Last recorded102,477 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 LXS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 102,477 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 102,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s n/s (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 94,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 94,831 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively at caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 88,926 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 88,902 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s n/s at calipers (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 82,238 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 82,185 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 73,736 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 73,611 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s n/s (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 66,252 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 66,205 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 57,590 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 49,003 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 38,927 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 30,101 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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ST57 LXS is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ST57 LXS, 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 ST57 LXS registered?

ST57 LXS is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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