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AP57 SVS

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,711 mi
Last recorded171,711 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 SVS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2023 171,711 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 160,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracked and perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and others are greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracked and perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracked and perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 150,871 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 15,046 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 140,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge insde edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

slight chip in zone (b)

Pass 13 Jan 2020 134,014 miles

slight chip in zone(b)

Fail 10 Jan 2020 134,014 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

slight chip in zone(b)

Pass 9 Jan 2019 127,937 miles

Oil leaks

Slight blow in exhaust rear section

Some imbalance across rear brakes

Fail 8 Jan 2019 127,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Engine oil level on MIN!

Oil leaks

Slight blow in exhaust rear section

Some imbalance across rear brakes

Pass 15 Jan 2018 123,553 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 123,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre becoming perished on outer wall

Pass 26 Jan 2017 119,358 miles

slight chip in zone (a) & (b) of screen

Pass 29 Jan 2016 115,271 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 115,271 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2015 113,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 109,261 miles

osf tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 12 May 2014 109,260 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front part exhaust hanger corroded and broken

osf tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2012 86,783 miles

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 29 Aug 2012 86,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 31 Aug 2011 64,958 miles

osf tyre very low on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,421 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 SVS is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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