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PJ57 VPD

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

46,389 mi
Last recorded46,389 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ57 VPD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 46,389 miles

Rear park brake effort is just within pass requirements

Pass 16 May 2025 46,167 miles
Pass 24 May 2024

general corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 11 May 2023 43,677 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 39,139 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 39,139 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 34,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 32,997 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 30,965 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 28,553 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 26,839 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 25,459 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 24,128 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 18,789 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 10 Jul 2013 14,762 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 9,919 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 9,919 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 8,644 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 6,686 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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PJ57 VPD is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PJ57 VPD, 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 PJ57 VPD registered?

PJ57 VPD is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 November 2007.

Is PJ57 VPD safe to buy?

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