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FV57 LUB

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,691 mi
Last recorded22,691 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 LUB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 22,691 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 21,093 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 19,444 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 16,676 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 12,610 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 9,831 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides cracked/perished between tread blocks and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

long parking brake travel - efficiency ok

Fail 10 Dec 2020 9,786 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides cracked/perished between tread blocks and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 9,429 miles

Rear Wiperblade

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

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

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

Parking brake near reserve travel limits

Fail 30 Dec 2019 9,428 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake near reserve travel limits

Rear Wiperblade

Pass 10 Dec 2018 9,188 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 8,875 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 8,568 miles

All wiperblades

Rear Both sides tyres slight perishing

Pass 4 Dec 2015 8,275 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 7,931 miles

all 4 tyres slight perishing

Pass 16 Dec 2013 7,582 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 7,068 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 6,428 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 5,252 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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FV57 LUB is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FV57 LUB, 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 FV57 LUB registered?

FV57 LUB is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is FV57 LUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV57 LUB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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