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FG57 YXK

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,732 mi
Last recorded88,732 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 YXK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 88,732 miles

Engine oil sump rusty and damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside very rusty in places

Fail 8 Sep 2025 88,732 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine oil sump rusty and damaged

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside very rusty in places

Pass 4 Sep 2024 86,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Slightly low effort on nearside parking brake

Underside rusty in places

Fail 4 Sep 2024 86,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside rear outer sill damaged

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Slightly low effort on nearside parking brake

Underside rusty in places

Pass 2 Sep 2023 85,089 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre low on inner edges

underside rusty

Fail 2 Sep 2023 85,089 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre low on inner edges

underside rusty

Pass 27 Aug 2022 80,710 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 9 Sep 2021 76,731 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 73,760 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 70,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 63,946 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Sep 2017 57,869 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 49,370 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 39,559 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 31,847 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 30,328 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 29,340 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 24,312 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 24,312 miles

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

(advise) centre exhaust mtg broken but exhaust still securely mounted with orther mtgs but reccomend repair

Pass 23 Sep 2010 16,984 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 YXK is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YXK, 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 YXK registered?

FG57 YXK is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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