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CV57 XLF

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

12,996 mi
Last recorded12,996 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 XLF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 12,996 miles

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

all brake pipes corroded

all coil springs corroded

all front and rear suspension components corroded

front subframe corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2024 11,311 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2023 9,385 miles

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable Corroded (5.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 8,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

all rear brake pipes corroded

both rear brake back plates corroded

rear axle corroded

very slight play on osf top strut mount

Pass 24 Sep 2021 7,001 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

all brake pipes corroded

osf top strut mount slight has play

surface rust under all of the vehicle

Pass 21 Sep 2020 5,405 miles

all brake pipes corroded

all coil springs corroded

all under car corroded

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Sep 2019 4,067 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear coil spring has slight corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on all front suspension components

Pass 25 Sep 2018 2,992 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 1,774 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 44 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

New clocks recently fitted

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 26 Sep 2016 44 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

New clocks recently fitted

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust mounting broken

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Sep 2015 15,593 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 15,593 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 12,632 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 10,293 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 8,630 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 7,358 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 6,197 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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CV57 XLF is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CV57 XLF, 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 CV57 XLF registered?

CV57 XLF is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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