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VX57 BDZ

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,560 mi
Last recorded106,560 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 BDZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 106,560 miles

Oil leak

two rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 Sep 2012 106,560 miles

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

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

Oil leak

two rear tyres cracking

Fail 18 Sep 2012 106,492 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

two rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2011 76,737 miles

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

all road wheels have trim covers,unable to fully inspect nuts and studs

gear box oil leak

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated(cracking)

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated(cracking)

rear wiper

Fail 16 Sep 2010 43,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2010 43,861 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

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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VX57 BDZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VX57 BDZ, 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 VX57 BDZ registered?

VX57 BDZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 September 2007.

Is VX57 BDZ safe to buy?

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