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AJ56 ZHF

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,990 mi
Last recorded89,990 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 ZHF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 89,990 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 82,089 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 82,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 76,413 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens deteriorating

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc backing plate heavily corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 76,397 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective doesn't take up slack of belt (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread section (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate heavily corroded and crumbling

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

boot full

unable to test rear seat belts due to back seats full of items

Pass 17 Apr 2018 70,275 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to unbond

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2018 70,275 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to unbond

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

exhaust flexi section poor condition

oil leak

temporary repair to both centre exhaust section mounts

Pass 28 Apr 2017 57,600 miles

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

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

Offside windscreen washers weak.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 56,880 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 45,106 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 38,436 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 32,734 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 26,269 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 20,956 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 14,653 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 14,653 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 10,106 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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AJ56 ZHF is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AJ56 ZHF, 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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AJ56 ZHF is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 February 2007.

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