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AP57 KTX

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

50,961 mi
Last recorded50,961 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 KTX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 50,961 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 50,960 miles

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

Central exhaust hanger broken

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 46,555 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 46,555 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 41,096 miles

Central exhaust mount corrorded/broken but system still secure at time of test

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 41,094 miles

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

Central exhaust mount corrorded/broken but system still secure at time of test

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 34,515 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 34,515 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s and o/s front low on tread ,worn on edge and cut showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 28,203 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 28,203 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s rear cut to cords and tyre near limits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

n/s and o/s front worn on edge

Pass 19 Sep 2020 25,486 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s rear tyres getting low and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 23,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 19,435 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 16,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 13,071 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 7,525 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 3,963 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 3,629 miles

Slight play in offside front top shock mount

Pass 12 Sep 2012 3,275 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 2,796 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 2,314 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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AP57 KTX is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AP57 KTX, 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 AP57 KTX registered?

AP57 KTX is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is AP57 KTX safe to buy?

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