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SV56 EYM

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,211 mi
Last recorded54,211 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 EYM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2016 54,211 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc inner surface corroded and pitted

all 4 brakes gripping slightly

brake pipes heavily coated

parking brake low o/s rear

radiator insecure

radiator support panel excessively corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 48,739 miles

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

both front tyres perished between outer treads

o/s rear brake disc inner surface corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2015 48,730 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front tyres perished between outer treads

engine check lamp on

Pass 14 Feb 2014 44,581 miles

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

bonnet safety catch sticking

sump getting quite rusty

Fail 14 Feb 2014 44,575 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

bonnet safety catch sticking

engine check lamp on

sump getting quite rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2013 39,102 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag lamp on

bonnet safety catch sticking

engine sump getting quite rusty

n/s rear brake gripping slightly

o/s front brake gripping slightly

Fail 14 Feb 2013 39,102 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 has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag lamp on

bonnet safety catch sticking

engine sump getting quite rusty

n/s rear brake gripping slightly

o/s front brake gripping slightly

Pass 14 Feb 2012 31,632 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag lamp on

Fail 13 Feb 2012 31,631 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

air bag lamp on

Pass 7 Feb 2011 25,013 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag lamp on

bonnet safety catch sticking

o/s front brake gripping slightly

Pass 15 Feb 2010 18,649 miles

b/s/r discs rusty around edges

both sides rear brakes gripping slightly

Fail 12 Feb 2010 18,648 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

b/s/r discs rusty around edges

both sides rear brakes gripping slightly

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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SV56 EYM is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SV56 EYM, 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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SV56 EYM is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 February 2007.

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