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VK57 AYA

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,811 mi
Last recorded67,811 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 AYA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 67,811 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 66,836 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 66,836 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 65,561 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 64,769 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 64,769 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 64,165 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 64,165 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 63,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 61,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 57,335 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 53,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 46,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + small cuts in treads (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 38,801 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 30,464 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 22,982 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 14,667 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 10,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

inner sidewalls of both rear tyres have splits in them,but not exposing cords

Fail 26 Sep 2011 10,142 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

inner sidewalls of both rear tyres have splits in them,but not exposing cords

Fail 23 Sep 2010 8,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre has deep gouge in outer sidewall.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 8,065 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has deep gouge in outer sidewall.

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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VK57 AYA is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black 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 VK57 AYA, 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 VK57 AYA registered?

VK57 AYA is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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