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EK57 UVU

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

39,540 mi
Last recorded39,540 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 UVU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 39,540 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 37,713 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 36,615 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear park brake performance low

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 35,730 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 33,211 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 32,123 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 31,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces very poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surfaces very poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 29,918 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 29,002 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 27,236 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 27,234 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 25,583 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 22,850 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 19,756 miles

n/s/rear brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Sep 2012 18,579 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 14,998 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 11,749 miles

all 4 discs slightly corroded

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 UVU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EK57 UVU, 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 UVU registered?

EK57 UVU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is EK57 UVU safe to buy?

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