MOT Status
ValidMileage
69,460 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front bumper slightly damaged
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
nearside front tyre worn low
offside front tyre worn to limit
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
nearside front tyre worn low
offside front tyre worn to limit
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VX57 ELW is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 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 VX57 ELW, 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 VX57 ELW registered?
VX57 ELW is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2007.
Is VX57 ELW safe to buy?
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