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ST57 RUO

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,289 mi
Last recorded36,289 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 RUO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 36,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 34,641 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 34,641 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position dint open (6.4.1)

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Central Rear top centro stop light bulb not working

Pass 11 May 2017 33,149 miles

Nearside Front frame wing to rear panel been slight damage but not sharp

Fail 9 May 2017 33,147 miles

Brake performance not tested front brake pads below limit limit and disc badly worn both side (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Central Rear Upper stop lump not working top

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

Nearside Front frame wing to rear panel been slight damage but not sharp

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

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

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

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()

Pass 16 May 2016 31,544 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 29,419 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside fromt tyre has a cut on the sidewall

Fail 12 May 2015 29,418 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside fromt tyre has a cut on the sidewall

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2014 26,417 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre wall

Exhaust mounts deteriorated but system is still secure

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

Nearside rear tyre has been run flat - advise replacing

Nearside rear tyre perishing - advise replacing

Offside rear tyre perishing - advise rpelacing

Fail 19 May 2014 26,416 miles

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

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

Cut in nearside front tyre wall

Exhaust mounts deteriorated but system is still secure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear tyre has been run flat - advise replacing

Nearside rear tyre perishing - advise replacing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre perishing - advise rpelacing

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

Pass 9 May 2013 22,793 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 22,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 17,806 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 17,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 17,061 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 11,410 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 RUO is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc 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 RUO, 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 RUO registered?

ST57 RUO is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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