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AK57 PFG

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

134,679 mi
Last recorded134,679 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 PFG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 134,679 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 134,679 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 131,149 miles

Front both track rod covers pliting

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 128,862 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Feb 2018 128,802 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe area (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60R14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2017 124,167 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges

Fail 14 Feb 2017 124,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front trye wearing on both inner and outer edges

Fail 13 Feb 2017 124,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front trye wearing on both inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Feb 2016 121,373 miles

oil leak

tyres started to crack

wishbone bushes started to perish

Fail 15 Feb 2016 121,373 miles

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

oil leak

tyres started to crack

wishbone bushes started to perish

Pass 2 Dec 2014 119,376 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 119,376 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 115,388 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 115,388 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2012 112,528 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 95,105 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken, exhaust still supported.

Fail 28 Sep 2011 95,105 miles

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

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

Front exhaust bracket broken, exhaust still supported.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 72,609 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 72,609 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AK57 PFG is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 AK57 PFG, 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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AK57 PFG is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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