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EK57 UKR

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

42,432 mi
Last recorded42,432 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 UKR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 42,432 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 42,377 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 37,715 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 37,243 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 37,243 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 39,099 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark low (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 39,099 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark low (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 35,456 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 35,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 34,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 33,836 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 33,836 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 32,948 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure exhaust system (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

secondary bonnet catch siezed

Pass 10 Nov 2017 32,313 miles

Rear tyres have slight cracking on outer sidewalls/shoulders, n/s/r tyre inner sidewall.

Pass 12 Nov 2016 31,579 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 12 Nov 2016 31,579 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Nov 2015 29,007 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 29,006 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 26,821 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 26,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 24,656 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 24,656 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 22,646 miles

rear number plate lightly loose

Fail 5 Nov 2012 22,646 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate lightly loose

Pass 29 Oct 2011 20,628 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 15,784 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 15,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EK57 UKR is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 EK57 UKR, 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 EK57 UKR registered?

EK57 UKR is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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