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FL57 OHC

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,291 mi
Last recorded47,291 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 OHC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 47,291 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 47,290 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 44,199 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 44,171 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 42,029 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 42,029 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2022 40,181 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 40,180 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 38,470 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 37,902 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front age cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 37,127 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 35,379 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 31,769 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 28,712 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 25,805 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 22,313 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 19,410 miles

all tyre walls cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2012 16,146 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 12,876 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 9,592 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 OHC is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc 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 FL57 OHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL57 OHC registered?

FL57 OHC is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is FL57 OHC safe to buy?

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