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AJ57 ADZ

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

74,850 mi
Last recorded74,850 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 74,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2010 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2015 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 74,849 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2010 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2015 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 73,298 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

engine oil level low

front exhaust flexi pipe weak

heavy surface corrosion front & rear suspension

nearside rear tyre perished

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2021 73,288 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 71,767 miles

engine oil leaks & oil level low

front exhaust flexi pipe weak, centre exhaust bracket broken

offside front tyre worn on edges & in poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2019 67,563 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Feb 2019 67,563 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 64,237 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 60,293 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

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

Nearside Rear Tyre old & perishing 2010 y o m

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake slightly low effort on roller brake test

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake efficiency low 18% on roller brake test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Axle beam corroded

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

Fail 8 Feb 2017 60,293 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

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

Nearside Rear Tyre old & perishing 2010 y o m

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake slightly low effort on roller brake test

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake efficiency low 18% on roller brake test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Axle beam corroded

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 56,477 miles

advise strong handbrake performance only just met requirements requires inspection/repair

offside handbrake performance low requires attention

offside rear tyre cut in tread close to cords

Pass 9 Feb 2015 55,438 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 55,438 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 39,255 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 39,255 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 25,567 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 23,395 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyres wearing inner edges..

oil level over filled..

Pass 9 Aug 2011 19,755 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 19,753 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2010 16,129 miles

cant see all brake pads

Fail 26 Aug 2010 16,129 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

cant see all brake pads

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 ADZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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