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AP07 EFU

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,648 mi
Last recorded118,648 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 EFU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 118,648 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 118,648 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 115,669 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 111,257 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 102,232 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 102,232 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 94,710 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 83,510 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 81,086 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 76,910 miles

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

exhaust hangers temp repaired

o/s/r disc inner swept area reduced and edges starting to corrode

Pass 26 Mar 2014 76,910 miles

exhaust hangers temp repaired

o/s/r disc inner swept area reduced and edges starting to corrode

Pass 20 Mar 2013 65,830 miles

exhaust repaired with jubilee clips

o/s/r brake disc edge starting to corrode

rear brake pads wearing check next service

Pass 14 Mar 2012 54,152 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 54,152 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,903 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 43,903 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 32,085 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 32,085 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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AP07 EFU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AP07 EFU, 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 AP07 EFU registered?

AP07 EFU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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The MOT history for AP07 EFU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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