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VS24 LAU

2007 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,458 mi
Last recorded169,458 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVS24 LAU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 169,458 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

os sill corodded

Pass 14 Sep 2017 159,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

eml on slight grease leak from n/s cv gaiter clip rear tyres starting to perish corrosion to front exhaust support bracket

Fail 14 Sep 2017 159,509 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

eml on slight grease leak from n/s cv gaiter clip rear tyres starting to perish corrosion to front exhaust support bracket

Pass 14 Sep 2016 152,058 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

slight bind to o/s & n/s front brakes

Pass 14 Sep 2015 144,905 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 76,125 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 75,310 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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VS24 LAU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VS24 LAU, 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 VS24 LAU registered?

VS24 LAU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 May 2007.

Is VS24 LAU safe to buy?

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