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EJ57 VAF

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,811 mi
Last recorded64,811 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 VAF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 64,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension & brake components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2025 64,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension & brake components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2024 62,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tested in wet conditions

Fail 25 Sep 2024 62,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 1 Sep 2023 57,014 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 52,577 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 52,577 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 48,404 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 42,935 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 42,935 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 37,798 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 31,220 miles

Off side rear tyre perished

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 31,143 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Off side rear tyre perished

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 26,666 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 23,566 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 22,395 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 18,594 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 16,708 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 15,143 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 13,695 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 9,641 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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EJ57 VAF is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EJ57 VAF, 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 EJ57 VAF registered?

EJ57 VAF is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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The MOT history for EJ57 VAF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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