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GK57 VJE

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

51,171 mi
Last recorded51,171 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK57 VJE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 51,171 miles

Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear brake backing plates o/s and n/s (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 50,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Backplate. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Backplate. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 48,714 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4, nsf osf nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 48,711 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure 2 x exhaust mounts defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4, nsf osf nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 48,248 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 42,804 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 38,873 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 38,469 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 32,696 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cuts on outer wall

Rear both rear tyres have small cuts in treads

Pass 14 Aug 2015 30,737 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 27,706 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 24,369 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 20,932 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 20,932 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 17,057 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 13,296 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 13,296 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GK57 VJE is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GK57 VJE, 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 GK57 VJE registered?

GK57 VJE is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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