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GL57 EKF

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,122 mi
Last recorded87,122 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 EKF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 87,122 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 87,069 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 79,811 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2022 75,285 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2022 75,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 72,125 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 69,146 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 69,144 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 65,549 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 65,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 57,340 miles

Temp repair (jubilee clip) carried out to centre exhaust hanger bracket.

Pass 10 Nov 2017 50,140 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 45,661 miles

Nearside front tyre join is protruding on inner sidewall

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 40,338 miles

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage (run flat damage)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 36,279 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 32,425 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 23 Nov 2012 27,892 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 27,892 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 22,423 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2010 16,980 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)

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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GL57 EKF is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL57 EKF, 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 GL57 EKF registered?

GL57 EKF is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 December 2007.

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