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EJ57 VAM

2007 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,659 mi
Last recorded75,659 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 VAM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 75,659 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Dec 2016 75,659 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 74,010 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 63,694 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers strarting to smear

Pass 30 Oct 2013 53,430 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant level low

front + centre exhaust metal hangers broken, still supported ok

Pass 26 Oct 2012 42,583 miles

o/s/r tyre small cut in tread

Fail 25 Oct 2012 42,567 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r tyre small cut in tread

Pass 27 Oct 2011 35,652 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 27,060 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 VAM is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

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

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