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RO57 GYE

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,532 mi
Last recorded68,532 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 GYE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 68,532 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 10 Jan 2026 68,513 miles

Exhaust system insecure clamps broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 63,913 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 60,725 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 60,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 56,637 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 52,848 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))

handbrake just in limits

Pass 12 Oct 2020 49,967 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 44,230 miles

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

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

child seat on nearside front seat not fitted at time of test

movement in offside front suspension top mounting bearing

Fail 31 Aug 2019 44,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

both rear tyres badly age cracked

child seat on nearside front seat not fitted at time of test

movement in offside front suspension top mounting bearing

Pass 1 Sep 2018 36,325 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Centre exhaust mount corroded away , exhaust secure

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Movement in both front top suspension mounts

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2017 31,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

child seat on nearside front seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Aug 2016 25,385 miles

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2015 20,109 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 13,279 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 13,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and side wall is deterated

Pass 28 Dec 2013 8,992 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2013 8,992 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 3,414 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 2,932 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 2,289 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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RO57 GYE is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RO57 GYE, 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 RO57 GYE registered?

RO57 GYE is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 September 2007.

Is RO57 GYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO57 GYE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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