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SV57 TGF

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

55,479 mi
Last recorded55,479 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 TGF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 55,479 miles

All suspension components slightly corroded front to rear

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all x 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

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

Central Front slight corrosion under radiator area

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively All x 4 (1.2.1 (f))

under of vehicle corrosion various

Pass 29 Mar 2025 55,466 miles

both front and rear suspension components have light surface corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2025 55,466 miles

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

both front and rear suspension components have light surface corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2024 55,409 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 54,883 miles

under sills and suspension components have a wide spread of surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2023 54,138 miles

under sills and suspension components have wide spread surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2022 53,295 miles

front radiator support panel corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2021 52,681 miles

front cross member slight surface corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2020 51,869 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 50,969 miles

engine warning light (on)

Pass 11 Jan 2018 41,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the flexi rubber hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the flexi rubber hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 41,384 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the front flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the flexi rubber hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to the flexi rubber hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 40,160 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 38,716 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 37,722 miles

Oil leak

oil level above max.

Pass 29 Jan 2014 36,889 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 36,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

rear wiper blade incomplete

the inner edge of the offside front tyre worn

Pass 29 May 2013 31,819 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 31,819 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,952 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 25,952 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 19,596 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 13,830 miles

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 26 Nov 2009 13,830 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight bind on nearside rear brake

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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SV57 TGF is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SV57 TGF, 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 SV57 TGF registered?

SV57 TGF is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is SV57 TGF safe to buy?

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