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NV57 XER

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

70,629 mi
Last recorded70,629 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV57 XER
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 70,629 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted slightly on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 70,629 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted slightly on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 57,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 57,248 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 55,583 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))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 55,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 52,115 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2023 52,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2022 47,624 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 46,024 miles

nearside rear tyre tread rubber cracking and crazing

offside rear tyre tread rubber cracking and crazing

Fail 2 Jun 2021 46,024 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front brake application un-even (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside rear tyre tread rubber cracking and crazing

offside rear tyre tread rubber cracking and crazing

Pass 9 Jun 2020 44,274 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Jun 2020 44,266 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded joint where mid section joins rear silencer section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low braking effort (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake lever on rear of caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low braking effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake lever on rear of caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 May 2019 42,600 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 40,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 May 2018 40,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded metal end of brake hose that connects to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded metal end of brake hose that connects to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 May 2017 39,010 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 38,943 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from joiner under front floor to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from joiner under front floor to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 37,238 miles

surface rust on some of the brake pipes

Pass 14 May 2015 35,805 miles

nearside front tyre tread wearing low in the centre of the tread

Fail 13 May 2015 35,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front tyre tread wearing low in the centre of the tread

rear brake discs poor condition

rear brake pad(s) wearing low

Pass 10 Jun 2014 33,969 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 32,695 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding.

Fail 23 Dec 2013 32,695 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 21 Dec 2012 26,799 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 20,504 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 14,556 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 14,541 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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NV57 XER is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NV57 XER, 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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NV57 XER is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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