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FV57 VAJ

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

64,059 mi
Last recorded64,059 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 VAJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 64,059 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 64,059 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 60,325 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 60,322 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 53,005 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 45,985 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 45,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2022 39,914 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 39,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 33,748 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 30,408 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 25,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear gearbox tie bar /stabilizer mounting bolt was loose .tightened up , but some wear on bush and bolt.

Pass 20 Aug 2018 21,411 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 21,277 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 20,878 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 19,733 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 18,330 miles

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2013 16,434 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2012 14,433 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2011 12,014 miles

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

Pass 2 Nov 2010 9,788 miles

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

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 VAJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VAJ, 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

How do I check the history of FV57 VAJ?

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What year was FV57 VAJ registered?

FV57 VAJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 November 2007.

Is FV57 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV57 VAJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV57 VAJ have outstanding finance?

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