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AJ07 YYL

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,226 mi
Last recorded81,226 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 YYL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 81,226 miles

Rear wiper split

chips in windscreen

handbrake efficiency just met 16% - may require adjustment or repair

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 31 Aug 2017 81,226 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear wiper split

chips in windscreen

handbrake efficiency just met 16% - may require adjustment or repair

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Aug 2016 71,689 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 63,936 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 55,390 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 48,248 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 42,810 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsr and osr seatbelts slow to retract

rear brake discs corroded on inner faces does not affect efficiency

Pass 20 Apr 2011 35,457 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 29 Apr 2010 27,407 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 Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 YYL is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AJ07 YYL, 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 YYL registered?

AJ07 YYL is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 April 2007.

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