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AK07 RKF

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,716 mi
Last recorded74,716 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 RKF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 74,716 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 74,712 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 72,552 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 72,552 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 70,780 miles

Both front brakes binding

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front top suspension mounting worn

Offside Front top suspension mounting worn

Fail 27 Sep 2021 70,778 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brakes binding

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front top suspension mounting worn

Offside Front top suspension mounting worn

Pass 1 Oct 2020 68,134 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 68,134 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 62,515 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 62,515 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 57,979 miles

advise small cut to nearside front tyre.

Fail 3 Apr 2018 57,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise small cut to nearside front tyre.

Pass 28 Mar 2017 57,257 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Mar 2016 55,504 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 54,059 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 52,537 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,165 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 36,165 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,481 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 19,355 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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AK07 RKF is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AK07 RKF, 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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AK07 RKF is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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