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FG57 EJE

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,190 mi
Last recorded110,190 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 EJE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 110,190 miles

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 3 Dec 2024 110,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 4 Dec 2023 99,555 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody surface rust

Pass 14 Nov 2022 92,414 miles

both rear shockabsorbers covers insecure

o/s outer sill has corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2022 92,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

both rear shockabsorbers covers insecure

o/s outer sill has corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2021 89,847 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 89,847 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 86,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear shockabsorbers covers insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2019 82,388 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers covers insecure

Pass 2 May 2018 81,654 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 1 May 2018 81,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 76,740 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 72,122 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 68,660 miles

slight brake bind osr

Pass 23 Oct 2013 62,620 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 51,244 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 41,362 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 29,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 EJE is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJE, 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 EJE registered?

FG57 EJE is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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