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FL57 XRC

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,988 mi
Last recorded21,988 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 XRC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2025 21,988 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 20,989 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 19,807 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 18,964 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 17,937 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

all front suspension components corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2020 16,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 15,651 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 14,545 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 13,218 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 11,897 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 9,921 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 8,158 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 6,469 miles

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 21 Sep 2012 4,969 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 3,911 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 3,078 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 XRC is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XRC, 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 XRC registered?

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

Is FL57 XRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL57 XRC shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FL57 XRC have outstanding finance?

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