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FX57 ZXG

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,835 mi
Last recorded94,835 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX57 ZXG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 94,835 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible area. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 94,835 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible area. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 86,116 miles

Bonnet slightly damage & distorted

Brake pedal wearing smooth Start split (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible area (6.1.2 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre down to 2.5 mm, worn edge 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 81,342 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth start split (1.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre down to 2.5 mm, worn shoulder 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both, pads down to around 3 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 68,212 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2022 68,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 53,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake effort low

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 39,994 miles

Both headlights slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2019 28,785 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 28,779 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 28,779 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 28,067 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perished+has a serious cracks

Fail 25 Sep 2013 28,067 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both rear wheel has a slight brake bind

rear wiper blade split/worn

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perished+has a serious cracks

Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,607 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 23,586 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 17,459 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 16,670 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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FX57 ZXG is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FX57 ZXG, 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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FX57 ZXG is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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