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VX57 ENL

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

68,601 mi
Last recorded68,601 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 ENL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 68,601 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underside corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2025 64,801 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 64,799 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed low oil level (8.2.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 61,039 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 61,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 58,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 56,188 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 56,188 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 51,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 51,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 50,095 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 48,088 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 48,088 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 44,821 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 42,169 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 42,169 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 38,711 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 35,940 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 34,375 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 28,860 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 22,079 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 22,079 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 17,025 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

oil leak(s) on engine

Pass 1 Sep 2010 13,604 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ENL is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ENL, 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 ENL registered?

VX57 ENL is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is VX57 ENL safe to buy?

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