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AP07 PRX

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,860 mi
Last recorded93,860 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 PRX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 93,860 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 93,857 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2024 90,802 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 87,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 87,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 80,435 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 78,600 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 73,396 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 73,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 70,708 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 70,680 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 66,651 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust down pipe bracket broken

exhaust fexi down pipe joint deteriorating

Fail 15 Aug 2018 66,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall to tread where marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall where marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust down pipe bracket broken

exhaust fexi down pipe joint deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2017 62,222 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)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 62,203 miles

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

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 19 Aug 2016 58,203 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 53,542 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 53,542 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear

Both rear tyres cracked/perished

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 48,765 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 12 Aug 2013 42,474 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear tyre cracked/perished on outer sidewall

Fail 12 Aug 2013 42,743 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Exhaust middle section bracket broken

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear tyre cracked/perished on outer sidewall

Pass 22 Aug 2012 36,911 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 31,216 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 26,413 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 PRX is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PRX, 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 PRX registered?

AP07 PRX is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 August 2007.

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