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SY57 XAD

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,820 mi
Last recorded40,820 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 XAD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 40,820 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 40,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 35,231 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 31,578 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 31,578 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 30,373 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 22,414 miles

front brake discs rusty at edges

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 XAD is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XAD, 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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How do I check the history of SY57 XAD?

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What year was SY57 XAD registered?

SY57 XAD is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is SY57 XAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY57 XAD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SY57 XAD have outstanding finance?

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