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SY57 PXU

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,413 mi
Last recorded79,413 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 PXU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2020 79,413 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 79,411 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 66,602 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 62,777 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 62,777 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 59,303 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 59,303 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 56,507 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 56,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

EML on - P0340 camshaft position sensor

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on the inner edge also has a minor cut on the outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 50,017 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 44,597 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 36,004 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 36,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 26,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 11,852 miles

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

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

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 PXU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PXU, 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 PXU registered?

SY57 PXU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 November 2007.

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