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VX57 ELU

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

37,008 mi
Last recorded37,008 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 ELU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 37,008 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 35,652 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 33,195 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))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 31,548 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 28,582 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 27,184 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 25,221 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 25,220 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 23,212 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 22,117 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2016 20,196 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 17,652 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 15,045 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 13,526 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 11,064 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 8,044 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 5,250 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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VX57 ELU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VX57 ELU, 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

How do I check the history of VX57 ELU?

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What year was VX57 ELU registered?

VX57 ELU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is VX57 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX57 ELU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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