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AP07 JWU

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,672 mi
Last recorded111,672 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 111,672 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 111,672 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 99,853 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

n/s/r disc rusty on outer face

n/s/r tyre worn iner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2014 99,853 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

n/s/r disc rusty on outer face

n/s/r tyre worn iner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2013 82,579 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2013 82,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mount insecure

high level brake light inop

nearside front tyre cut on inner wall

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2012 68,296 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 56,201 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 37,718 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 JWU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 JWU, 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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AP07 JWU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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