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AD56 SJV

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,302 mi
Last recorded73,302 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD56 SJV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2019 73,302 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 71,079 miles

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Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly split on inner sidewall,also splitting on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all four tyres (5.2.3 (h) (i))

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 31 Jul 2017 68,587 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 68,578 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Slight bind on rear wheels

Pass 1 Aug 2016 66,850 miles

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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 63,642 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 59,700 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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Nearside front brake slight binding.

Fail 25 Jun 2014 59,700 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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Nearside front brake slight binding.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 56,946 miles

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

Offside rear brake slight binding.

Fail 25 Jun 2013 56,946 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake slight binding.

Pass 11 May 2012 48,903 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 48,887 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front discs badly lipped advise replacement soon.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,383 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 30,678 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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AD56 SJV is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AD56 SJV, 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 AD56 SJV registered?

AD56 SJV is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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