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VK57 AXZ

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,141 mi
Last recorded84,141 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 AXZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 84,141 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim slightly bent (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim slightly bent (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake binding

Oil leak engine ()

brake peddel rubber worn

cluch peddel rubber missing

Pass 21 Sep 2015 78,293 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 78,293 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 64,560 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 54,692 miles

cracking on shoulder of o/s/f tyre

exhaust corroded

splits on sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2013 54,619 miles

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

cracking on shoulder of o/s/f tyre

exhaust corroded

splits on sidewall of n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2012 43,882 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 36,115 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 36,115 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,528 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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VK57 AXZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VK57 AXZ, 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 VK57 AXZ registered?

VK57 AXZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is VK57 AXZ safe to buy?

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