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SY57 PXT

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,458 mi
Last recorded102,458 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 PXT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 102,458 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 79,978 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 79,975 miles

Central Front Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 72,888 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 72,887 miles

Brake performance not tested due to burst brake pipe. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 68,020 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Fail 28 Nov 2017 68,020 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine Oil Leak

Pass 30 Nov 2016 60,271 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 60,263 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective 1st latch (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 54,252 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 50,605 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 44,782 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Apr 2013 37,145 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2012 32,296 miles

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall,not deep enough to show cord.

Fail 7 May 2012 32,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre has cut in sidewall,not deep enough to show cord.

Pass 9 Sep 2011 28,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 21,594 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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SY57 PXT is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SY57 PXT, 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 SY57 PXT registered?

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

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