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AF57 NYU

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

66,039 mi
Last recorded66,039 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 NYU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 66,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking on outer sidewall, heavily split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn smooth on outer edge and tread below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily cracked, visible cords and punctured (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 60,222 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 60,222 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 57,169 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 57,166 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 53,166 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 48,640 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 42,797 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 35,973 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both slightly binding (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 31,698 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 30,544 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 30,544 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust bracket missing (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexible connection loose (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 28,597 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 26,015 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres sidewall perishing

Pass 29 Oct 2014 24,764 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 23,105 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 21,296 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 18,602 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 14,830 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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AF57 NYU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AF57 NYU, 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 AF57 NYU registered?

AF57 NYU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is AF57 NYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 NYU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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