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SV57 DZN

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,127 mi
Last recorded25,127 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 DZN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 25,127 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules FRONT & REAR (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 25,127 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules FRONT & REAR (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER BROKEN OFF (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 22,146 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear in places mainly at mounting clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

front subframe has slight damage at o/s lower suspension arm front mounting

fuel pipe corroded at fuel tank area

Fail 10 Mar 2016 22,145 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened on strut (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear in places mainly at mounting clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

front subframe has slight damage at o/s lower suspension arm front mounting

fuel pipe corroded at fuel tank area

oil level on low mark

Fail 25 Feb 2015 19,764 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2015 19,764 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2014 17,204 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 3 Mar 2014 17,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system rusty

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 26 Feb 2013 14,926 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres badly perished at edges of tread but not exposing ply or cord at time of test

front and rear tyres different sizes

nearside track rod end dust cover insecure but not letting in dirt at time of test

Fail 21 Feb 2013 14,877 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres badly perished at edges of tread but not exposing ply or cord at time of test

front and rear tyres different sizes

nearside track rod end dust cover insecure but not letting in dirt at time of test

Pass 21 Sep 2011 11,046 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS(slightly pitted)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 11,046 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS(slightly pitted)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 10,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both sides rear brake discs badly pitted

rear brake pads look to be quite worn but unable to assess properly without dismantling

Fail 13 Oct 2010 10,479 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both sides rear brake discs badly pitted

rear brake pads look to be quite worn but unable to assess properly without dismantling

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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SV57 DZN is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SV57 DZN, 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 SV57 DZN registered?

SV57 DZN is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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