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EF57 VGD

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,097 mi
Last recorded68,097 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 VGD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 68,097 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 65,951 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 63,089 miles

Central exhaust mounts broken but system still supported

Fail 14 Nov 2017 63,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Central exhaust mounts broken but system still supported

Pass 7 Nov 2016 56,937 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 56,937 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 50,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has outer side wall damage

Fail 9 Nov 2015 50,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has outer side wall damage

Pass 11 Nov 2014 43,281 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 11 Nov 2014 43,278 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 8 Nov 2013 36,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

nearside rear tyre wall scuffed / perished

Pass 8 Nov 2013 36,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

nearside rear tyre wall scuffed / perished

Pass 10 Nov 2012 27,703 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Nov 2011 22,169 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 17,596 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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EF57 VGD is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF57 VGD, 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 EF57 VGD registered?

EF57 VGD is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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