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AJ57 ABX

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,905 mi
Last recorded42,905 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 ABX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 42,905 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 42,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2025 32,048 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 32,048 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking fuel rail (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 50 (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel 40 (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2022 30,313 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 30,139 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 30,001 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 29,988 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 28,845 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 28,101 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 27,344 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 26,213 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2015 24,969 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 23,551 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 21,183 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 18,569 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 16,286 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 12,054 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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AJ57 ABX is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ57 ABX, 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 AJ57 ABX registered?

AJ57 ABX is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is AJ57 ABX safe to buy?

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