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VN57 LCA

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,772 mi
Last recorded81,772 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 LCA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 81,772 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into the front hose (1.1.11 (c))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NS and OS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OS to the rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 78,283 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 78,283 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS lower sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 69,376 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 69,376 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 68,606 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 67,930 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 67,930 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 67,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 67,109 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 66,628 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 63,471 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 60,225 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 57,359 miles

front exhaust mout bracket insecure

nsf rim damaged

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2015 54,969 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 3 Dec 2015 54,964 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2015 53,311 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 4 miles

centre exhaust hanger broken

Pass 25 Oct 2013 46,600 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 39,492 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 33,631 miles

n/s/ door mirror cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2010 28,164 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 28,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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VN57 LCA is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VN57 LCA, 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 VN57 LCA registered?

VN57 LCA is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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