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SY57 PXN

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,644 mi
Last recorded66,644 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 PXN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 66,644 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Aug 2024 66,161 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 65,264 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 65,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion starting throughout under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 65,031 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion starting throughout under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 64,747 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion throughout under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 64,156 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 63,250 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres scrubbing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 61,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 59,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 59,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 55,964 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 51,263 miles

advise n/s/r tyre slightly cracked on inner edge but no cords showing

Pass 27 Aug 2014 47,081 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2014 47,081 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust mount broken

nearside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 18 Sep 2013 43,257 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2012 38,695 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 32,994 miles

rear discs both inner face corroded and pitted

Pass 22 Sep 2010 25,748 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 25,748 miles

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

both rear brakes slight binding and osr disc light corrosion

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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SY57 PXN is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY57 PXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY57 PXN registered?

SY57 PXN is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is SY57 PXN safe to buy?

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