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AJ07 SVZ

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,697 mi
Last recorded134,697 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 SVZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 134,697 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has outer sidewall damage

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 113,611 miles

Bonnet safety catch not working

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

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded on inner surface

Fail 21 Apr 2016 113,611 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Bonnet safety catch not working

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

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded on inner surface

Offside Front Brake pads worn on to metal

Pass 23 Apr 2015 94,340 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 94,340 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 79,322 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 68,163 miles

Handbrake only just met brake efficiency limits

Pass 27 Apr 2012 54,248 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 41,124 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 41,124 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 29,852 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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AJ07 SVZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SVZ, 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 SVZ registered?

AJ07 SVZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 May 2007.

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