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DE57 XJL

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,134 mi
Last recorded83,134 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 XJL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2025 83,134 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 80,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 75,599 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 71,633 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 68,200 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 68,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 65,512 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 60,391 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 56,413 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 53,141 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 52,169 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 51,205 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 50,046 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 May 2014 50,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 48,938 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 47,702 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 46,574 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 46,574 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 45,403 miles

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

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 XJL is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DE57 XJL, 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 XJL registered?

DE57 XJL is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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