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AJ57 ACZ

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,859 mi
Last recorded88,859 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 ACZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 88,859 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 88,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 79,799 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 73,971 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

osf brake binding slightly

some corrosion on underside and suspension

Fail 26 Jan 2021 73,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

osf brake binding slightly

some corrosion on underside and suspension

Pass 12 Feb 2020 72,276 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 72,132 miles

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

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

engine oil level close to minimum...

Fail 20 Apr 2019 72,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

engine oil level close to minimum...

Pass 21 Apr 2018 70,382 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 62,178 miles

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Fail 8 Apr 2017 62,178 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 22 Apr 2016 56,365 miles

pipes are greased up

Pass 29 Sep 2015 54,313 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 54,267 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres perished

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 50,279 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 44,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2012 37,249 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 30,423 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 22,557 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 ACZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ACZ, 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 ACZ registered?

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

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