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FY57 FTJ

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,405 mi
Last recorded49,405 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 FTJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 49,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 47,942 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 46,419 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 44,988 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 44,988 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 43,334 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 43,334 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 41,915 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2019 40,719 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 37,345 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 34,111 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 31,790 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall splitting

Offside Rear tyre inner wall splitting

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 31,790 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear tyre inner wall splitting

Offside Rear tyre inner wall splitting

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 29,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 26,432 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 23,404 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 20,662 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 17,118 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 14,547 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 14,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FY57 FTJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc 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 FY57 FTJ, 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 FY57 FTJ registered?

FY57 FTJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is FY57 FTJ safe to buy?

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