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EK57 VZF

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

37,299 mi
Last recorded37,299 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 VZF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 37,299 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 36,934 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 36,382 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 35,700 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 34,400 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 33,069 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive borderline , rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 30,543 miles

Front front brakes slightly noisey , unable to see the brake pads to check for wear

Pass 3 Sep 2018 28,095 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 25,201 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 22,509 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

under vehicle oil mist around the engine

Fail 9 Sep 2016 22,509 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

under vehicle oil mist around the engine

Pass 3 Sep 2015 19,918 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 17,558 miles

advice near side rear tyre wall

cracks to front inner tyre walls. pass and advice

Pass 11 Sep 2013 14,522 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 11,685 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Sep 2011 9,663 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 8,170 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 VZF 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 VZF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK57 VZF registered?

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

Is EK57 VZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK57 VZF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK57 VZF have outstanding finance?

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