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AA57 MEE

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,817 mi
Last recorded100,817 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA57 MEE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 100,817 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 100,817 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 96,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 89,942 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 89,832 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 81,699 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play in top shock mounting

nearside and offside front to rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 15 Sep 2020 80,526 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 79,067 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 77,785 miles

Offside wiper split

Pass 5 Sep 2017 77,710 miles

Front slight bind

Pass 28 Sep 2016 71,858 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 70,290 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 62,179 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2013 55,710 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 48,674 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 36,877 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f tyre slight edge wear

Pass 27 Oct 2010 27,179 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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AA57 MEE is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AA57 MEE, 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 AA57 MEE registered?

AA57 MEE is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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