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AP07 UZU

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,775 mi
Last recorded26,775 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 UZU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 26,775 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Full inspection not possible. Both rear brakes have slight binding evident when wheels rotated by hand. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 26,775 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Full inspection not possible. Both rear brakes have slight binding evident when wheels rotated by hand. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 19,887 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 17,189 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rear discs surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 16,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 16,665 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL FOUR tyres cracking showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 14,765 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 14,765 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 11,596 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 9,597 miles

front washer jets are partially blocked

Pass 18 Jul 2011 6,971 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 3,891 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 UZU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UZU, 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 UZU registered?

AP07 UZU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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