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AJ57 ADU

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,436 mi
Last recorded74,436 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 74,436 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland Both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Wheel has slight bind

Offside Front Wheel has slight bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 67,397 miles

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

front and centre exhaust mountings broken but system still secure

parking brake just to minimum req efficiency

rear brake pads wearing low

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 31 Mar 2016 59,867 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting broken

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 59,867 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting broken

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 51,611 miles

exhaust mount broken. exhaust still secure

Fail 6 Mar 2015 51,610 miles

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

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

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

exhaust mount broken. exhaust still secure

Pass 3 Mar 2014 45,834 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 35,040 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 35,040 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 29,051 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 14,962 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 14,958 miles

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

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

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 ADU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ57 ADU, 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 ADU registered?

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

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