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AJ07 ECA

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,479 mi
Last recorded71,479 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 ECA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 71,479 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 71,479 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 64,521 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 58,604 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 58,604 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 50,911 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 50,911 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 39,611 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 30,664 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 23,681 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,607 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 16,994 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 16,994 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AJ07 ECA is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AJ07 ECA, 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 AJ07 ECA registered?

AJ07 ECA is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 May 2007.

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