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AJ07 SWV

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

78,635 mi
Last recorded78,635 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 SWV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 78,635 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 71,968 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 61,585 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 49,674 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 39,552 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 37,124 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 33,403 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 28,496 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 27,204 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 25,593 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 25,569 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 23,783 miles

off side park brake requires further investigation

Pass 17 May 2014 21,615 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 18,934 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 15,786 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 7,876 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 3,482 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 SWV is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AJ07 SWV, 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 SWV registered?

AJ07 SWV is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 May 2007.

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