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DX57 BBV

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,089 mi
Last recorded34,089 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX57 BBV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 34,089 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2025 34,089 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 26,075 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 26,075 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 18,098 miles

All tyres front and rear have age related cracks around tread area, but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 11 Oct 2022 17,770 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 17,393 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 17,020 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 16,561 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 16,561 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 15,912 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 15,311 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 14,481 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 14,480 miles

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

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 13,584 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 12,646 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 11,777 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 10,794 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 10,794 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 9,060 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 7,093 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 7,092 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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DX57 BBV is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DX57 BBV, 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 DX57 BBV registered?

DX57 BBV is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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