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PN57 ZVK

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,486 mi
Last recorded95,486 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN57 ZVK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 95,486 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 90,143 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 83,983 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 78,311 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 78,299 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 77,098 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 77,096 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 75,350 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Mar 2021 75,350 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Mar 2020 74,103 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 74,102 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 71,870 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 66,588 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 61,310 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 54,762 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 54,762 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre and rear (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 49,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2014 45,377 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 36,140 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 28,025 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 21,119 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 21,119 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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PN57 ZVK is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PN57 ZVK, 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 PN57 ZVK registered?

PN57 ZVK is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 September 2007.

Is PN57 ZVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN57 ZVK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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