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AD07 DJF

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

55,068 mi
Last recorded55,068 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 DJF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 55,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. total effort 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 55,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. total effort 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 53,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn low / tyre cracked and perished, in poor condition (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 52,410 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 50,292 miles

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

Offside Front brake lag - 20%

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake effort on minimum limit

Pass 25 Jul 2022 47,415 miles

O/S/R tyre very slight cracking

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 47,415 miles

O/S/R tyre very slight cracking

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 45,545 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% imbalance across axle, lag from N/S (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Wipers slightly poor

Pass 29 Jul 2020 44,538 miles

Nearside 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 slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 44,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside wiper poor

Offside Front brake lag - 22% - max limit 25%

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

Offside Rear brake slight lag - 17% - max limit 30%

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

handbrake lever travel high

Pass 29 Jul 2019 43,490 miles

O/S/R tyre cracking

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 43,490 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight lag on N/S/R, imbalance of 24% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant level low

O/S/R tyre cracking

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 40,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge/worn outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 40,751 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge/worn outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 38,590 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 38,590 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged leaking air (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre low presure

Pass 25 Jul 2016 36,194 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 27 Jul 2015 34,834 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2015 34,834 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2014 32,933 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 32,741 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f abs ring gear corroded.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 28,676 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Jun 2012 23,847 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 18,891 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 14,620 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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AD07 DJF is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AD07 DJF, 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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AD07 DJF is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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