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RV57 LJZ

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,845 mi
Last recorded72,845 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 LJZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 72,845 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension top strut mount has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 May 2026 72,771 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension top strut mount has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2025 71,055 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 63,426 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 44,953 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 28,959 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 16,209 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 14,978 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 12,650 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 12,466 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 12,335 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 12,112 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 12,112 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 11,661 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 10,864 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 10,026 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 8,175 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 5,556 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 5,556 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 3,782 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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RV57 LJZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RV57 LJZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV57 LJZ registered?

RV57 LJZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is RV57 LJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV57 LJZ shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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