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DE57 FDF

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,332 mi
Last recorded101,332 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 FDF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 101,332 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 96,899 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 94,804 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 93,881 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 92,460 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 92,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 89,982 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 87,674 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 87,412 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 86,714 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 80,188 miles

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

Nearside washer jet missing.

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 80,036 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective bonnet safety catch ineffective ( seized ) (8.4.2)

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

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

Nearside washer jet missing.

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 67,455 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 67,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 50,043 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres outter sidewalls cracked

exhaust middle section both hanger broken but exhaust system is still well supported

rear wipper arm missing

Fail 3 Mar 2014 50,043 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres outter sidewalls cracked

exhaust middle section both hanger broken but exhaust system is still well supported

rear wipper arm missing

Pass 15 Feb 2013 32,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 20,868 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 15,266 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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DE57 FDF is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DE57 FDF, 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 DE57 FDF registered?

DE57 FDF is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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