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FG57 BTE

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

48,585 mi
Last recorded48,585 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 BTE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 48,585 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 47,398 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 45,449 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 43,150 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 40,942 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 40,941 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated LEAKING (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 38,769 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 36,144 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 33,549 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 32,556 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 30,940 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 30,940 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 29,097 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 26,312 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 25,643 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 25,643 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,011 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 24,096 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 22,624 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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FG57 BTE is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc 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 FG57 BTE, 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 FG57 BTE registered?

FG57 BTE is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is FG57 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG57 BTE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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