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VO57 JFN

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,242 mi
Last recorded81,242 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO57 JFN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 81,242 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))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 81,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 65,083 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 65,083 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 58,764 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 58,435 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both offside and nearside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 58,435 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both offside and nearside front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 47,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 46,223 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 45,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 45,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 43,566 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 43,566 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2017 40,823 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 36,476 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Sep 2015 31,961 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 28,483 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 28,453 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 24,989 miles

both front tyre's worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2012 21,526 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 21,526 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 18,391 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 14,411 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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VO57 JFN is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VO57 JFN, 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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VO57 JFN is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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