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AJ07 EFK

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,310 mi
Last recorded146,310 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 EFK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 146,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 146,309 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Caliper seized (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 131,999 miles

Central exhaust mounting deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear parking brake records much lower effort than o/s. System may require adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Oct 2021 116,412 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 116,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 98,799 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 98,799 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 83,170 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 83,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 68,328 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 60,393 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 54,468 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 47,700 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 47,700 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 35,312 miles

2 x nails in o/s/r tyre.

Front exhaust hanger broken

Rear brake pads low.

Slight brake bind to o/s/r brake.

Pass 20 Apr 2013 30,476 miles

top shocker mounts have slight play,both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 20 Apr 2013 30,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

top shocker mounts have slight play,both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Mar 2012 27,820 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 21,439 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 16,645 miles

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

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

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 EFK is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EFK, 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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AJ07 EFK is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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