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AJ57 ACO

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,269 mi
Last recorded94,269 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 ACO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 94,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake just met the required efficiency

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 90,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 90,360 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 84,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads 3/4 worn

slight play offside front suspension leg top mount

Pass 26 Mar 2021 78,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

play in offside front suspension leg top mount

Pass 21 Mar 2020 76,324 miles

play in offside front suspension leg top mount

Pass 7 Mar 2019 70,963 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 70,861 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 17 Mar 2018 64,826 miles

unable to inspect front and rear brake pads without removing wheels

Pass 9 Mar 2017 54,723 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 50,014 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 50,014 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 45,931 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2014 41,388 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and centre exhaust mountings insecure

Fail 27 Mar 2014 41,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and centre exhaust mountings insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2012 34,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2011 30,516 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 22,181 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 ACO is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red 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 ACO, 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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AJ57 ACO is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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