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AP07 EFW

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,831 mi
Last recorded55,831 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 EFW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 55,831 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 55,831 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 52,214 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 49,274 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 49,274 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 46,815 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 46,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 44,805 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f link rod touched drive sharft

o/s/r lamp damaged

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres getting low

slight play in top strut mount

Pass 18 Mar 2014 42,036 miles

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

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

signs of near side front linkrod touching drivesharft

Fail 5 Mar 2013 38,163 miles

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

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

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

brake pipe leading to offside rear flex hose corroded

slight drag on rear brakes

Pass 5 Mar 2013 38,163 miles

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

brake pipe leading to offside rear flex hose corroded

slight drag on rear brakes

Pass 22 Mar 2012 35,134 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 31,084 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipe leading to offside rear flex hose borderline with corrossion

Pass 12 Mar 2010 26,136 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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AP07 EFW is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EFW, 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 EFW registered?

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

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