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RK57 VYJ

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,100 mi
Last recorded121,100 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 VYJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 121,100 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 120,606 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 115,130 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 108,129 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 108,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated brake fluid leak (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil level below minimum

Pass 27 Aug 2021 100,884 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

rear tyres 2-3mm

Pass 4 Sep 2020 94,346 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 86,200 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 86,199 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 77,131 miles

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

Slight wear in o/s front upper shock absorber bushes.

Pass 4 Sep 2017 70,008 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 61,111 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 53,462 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 46,356 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 46,271 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 39,172 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 32,657 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 25,694 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 19,364 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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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RK57 VYJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK57 VYJ, 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 RK57 VYJ registered?

RK57 VYJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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