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VX57 BEY

2007 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

48,390 mi
Last recorded48,390 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 BEY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 48,390 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside front top strut mounting worn

Fail 28 Jul 2022 48,390 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

offside front top strut mounting worn

Pass 12 Aug 2021 46,124 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

offside front top strut mounting worn

Pass 4 Aug 2020 43,310 miles

nearside inner driveshaft boot deteriorated

offside front upper top strut mounting worn

Pass 30 Jul 2019 39,734 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

nearside inner driveshaft boot deteiorated

play in offside front top strut mounting

Pass 31 Jul 2018 35,922 miles

rear wiperblade rubber worn

slight play in offside front top strut mounting

Pass 10 Aug 2017 32,112 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 17 Aug 2016 28,168 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 23,605 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 18,582 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 12,954 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 12,951 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 8,484 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 7,367 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 5,325 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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VX57 BEY is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VX57 BEY, 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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VX57 BEY is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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