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CE57 KMA

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,764 mi
Last recorded138,764 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE57 KMA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 138,764 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front and rear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, and others suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2025 138,764 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front and rear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, and others suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2024 101,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear underside of the car covered in underseal

Fail 16 Dec 2024 101,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear underside of the car covered in underseal

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 69,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 62,274 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Sump gasket area and oil filler cap missing, hole stuffed with paper/towel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coolant leak Coolant bottle empty ()

Pass 2 Dec 2021 59,263 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 56,453 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 56,360 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 54,162 miles

both front top strut mounts have movement

Fail 29 Nov 2019 54,114 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front top strut mounts have movement

Pass 6 Dec 2018 51,633 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 49,091 miles

Front EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN, EXHAUST STILL SUPPORTED

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear O/S/R TYRE HAS NAIL IN CENTRE OF TREAD

Pass 22 Nov 2016 46,254 miles

Both front tyres underinflated

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 43,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 43,390 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

center exhaust mount broken

Pass 19 Nov 2014 40,407 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 37,613 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 34,015 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 30,837 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 27,696 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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CE57 KMA is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CE57 KMA, 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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CE57 KMA is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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