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AJ57 ABZ

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,794 mi
Last recorded27,794 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 27,794 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 25,952 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes are binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 24,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 22,277 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 21,853 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 21,426 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 20,656 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 19,413 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 17,980 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 16,762 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 15,281 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 13,806 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 11,909 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 10,524 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 9,199 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 8,306 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 ABZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ABZ, 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 ABZ registered?

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

Is AJ57 ABZ safe to buy?

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