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EK57 VZB

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,083 mi
Last recorded87,083 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 VZB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 87,083 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 87,083 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 83,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 78,005 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Bothside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 71,996 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 69,044 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear or free play

Fail 22 Jun 2021 69,043 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear or free play

Pass 19 Mar 2020 67,123 miles

handbrake efficiency on minimum

Fail 18 Mar 2020 67,123 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 62,409 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 62,409 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,626 miles

nearside rear tyre slight out of shape on inner edge

offside aand nearside front tyres close to legal limit

washers part blocked

Pass 21 Mar 2017 50,999 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 50,855 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only caliper handbrake arm siezed (3.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 45,357 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 39,324 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 34,445 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 28,997 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 28,997 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,529 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 18,935 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 16,366 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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EK57 VZB is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EK57 VZB, 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 VZB registered?

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

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