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EX57 USV

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,727 mi
Last recorded59,727 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 USV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 59,727 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 59,727 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 58,320 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 58,315 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 57,807 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 56,133 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 55,079 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 53,235 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 17 Aug 2018 50,629 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 50,629 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 48,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 45,064 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 41,577 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 37,661 miles

Both rear tyre's are cracking on the outer sidewall. Tyre size- 165/60-R14 75H

Centre exhaust mount has broken off exhaust.

Fail 6 Aug 2014 37,661 miles

Both rear tyre's are cracking on the outer sidewall. Tyre size- 165/60-R14 75H

Centre exhaust mount has broken off exhaust.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 33,959 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 33,959 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 30,244 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 24,664 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 19,824 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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EX57 USV is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX57 USV, 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 EX57 USV registered?

EX57 USV is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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