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AP57 RCX

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,618 mi
Last recorded93,618 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 93,618 miles

Front Outer cuts on tyre side walls.

Nearside Front Inner wear on tyre tread.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer cracking on tyre treads.

engine oil level low.

Pass 5 Mar 2020 91,448 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 91,448 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 86,966 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear cracking on tyre treads.

brake fluid in brake reservoir slightly discoloured.

Fail 11 Mar 2019 86,966 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear cracking on tyre treads.

brake fluid in brake reservoir slightly discoloured.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 80,214 miles

Nearside Rear cracking on tyre tread

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 80,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear cracking on tyre tread

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 77,985 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyre treads cracking

to much oil in sump

Pass 12 Aug 2015 74,296 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 74,296 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 67,413 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 67,413 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 59,222 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 40,485 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 22,916 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 10,543 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 RCX is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AP57 RCX, 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 RCX registered?

AP57 RCX is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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