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VN57 LBZ

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,267 mi
Last recorded88,267 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 LBZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 88,267 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 85,960 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper top mount slight play

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 85,960 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper top mount slight play

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 81,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 78,660 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Oct 2016 73,759 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 66,695 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 66,695 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 57,324 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 57,324 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 46,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 46,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 38,836 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 30,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 30,922 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 22,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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VN57 LBZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VN57 LBZ, 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 VN57 LBZ registered?

VN57 LBZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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