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FE57 XMV

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

39,687 mi
Last recorded39,687 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 XMV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 39,687 miles

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

fuel filler neck deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2025 39,687 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

fuel filler neck deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2024 38,460 miles

fuel filler pipe deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2023 37,365 miles

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

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

fuel filler neck deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2022 36,012 miles

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

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

fuel filler neck deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2021 34,967 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 34,092 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 32,939 miles

Exhaust centre section deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2018 32,103 miles

Centre Exhaust section deteriorating.

Fail 30 Aug 2018 32,103 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Centre Exhaust section deteriorating.

Pass 29 Aug 2017 30,085 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2016 28,010 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 28,008 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 26,066 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 23,466 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 20,478 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 16,352 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 12,491 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 9,798 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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FE57 XMV is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FE57 XMV, 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 FE57 XMV registered?

FE57 XMV is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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