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EF57 VGL

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,481 mi
Last recorded45,481 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 VGL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 45,481 miles

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

both rear tyres perished on side walls

Fail 26 Nov 2015 45,343 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear tyres perished on side walls

Pass 5 Nov 2014 35,251 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 35,251 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front wiper blade split,poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2013 27,257 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken ,exhaust secure

Pass 28 Nov 2012 23,508 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 16,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 16,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2010 12,009 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)

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 VGL is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

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

Is EF57 VGL safe to buy?

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