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FL57 MHX

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,779 mi
Last recorded127,779 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 MHX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 127,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake just met the required efficiency

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 127,752 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 122,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill covered with heavily sealant

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both sides rear inner sills covered with heavily sealant

Fail 19 Aug 2024 122,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill covered with heavily sealant

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

both sides rear inner sills covered with heavily sealant

Pass 23 Aug 2023 102,989 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides - Inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 102,989 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides - Inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 92,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 92,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 91,053 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 91,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 89,743 miles

Front abs rings corroded, no fault light on dash

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 84,421 miles

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

cannot clearly see front brake pads

cannot clearly see rear brake pads

Pass 3 Oct 2018 76,790 miles

Drivers seat belt webbing fraying

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Slight oil leak around gearbox area

Fail 25 Sep 2018 76,567 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Drivers seat belt webbing fraying

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Slight oil leak around gearbox area

Pass 22 Sep 2017 64,785 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 56,995 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 47,980 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2015 47,980 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2014 41,084 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 34,954 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 28,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

mounting broken off centre exhaust section

oil at minimum level

tyre pressures were low - set prior to test

Pass 22 Nov 2011 21,852 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 21,850 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 14,729 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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FL57 MHX is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FL57 MHX, 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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FL57 MHX is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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