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EK57 VZC

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,724 mi
Last recorded37,724 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 VZC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 37,724 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 37,242 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 36,213 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 34,341 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 33,182 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 31,952 miles

Front Top mounts have slight play at upper attachments

Fail 12 Sep 2019 31,952 miles

Front Top mounts have slight play at upper attachments

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 30,286 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 28,440 miles

Unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels and tyres

Pass 15 Sep 2016 27,030 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 24,975 miles

Rear child seat fitted reducing full check of seatbelt

Pass 17 Sep 2014 22,520 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 22,520 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Sep 2013 20,322 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 18,012 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 15,450 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 12,807 miles

front tyres 2mm - 2.5mm on inner edges.

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 VZC is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EK57 VZC, 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 VZC registered?

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

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The MOT history for EK57 VZC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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