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AP57 SVV

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

72,964 mi
Last recorded72,964 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 SVV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 72,964 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 72,389 miles

Rear inner cills corroded

Rear rear shock carriers corroded

Pass 29 May 2024 71,906 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 71,350 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 71,346 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 70,939 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 70,935 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc red with heat

Pass 28 May 2021 70,493 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 70,491 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2020 69,754 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 69,754 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 67,656 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 67,655 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 65,166 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 65,166 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2017 54,691 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 54,688 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 42,790 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 30,340 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 20,860 miles

age related cracks to tyres

Fail 17 Jul 2014 20,860 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

age related cracks to tyres

Pass 5 Oct 2013 18,229 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 15,203 miles

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/r brake hanging on

Pass 1 Oct 2011 12,447 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 8,895 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 SVV is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SVV, 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 SVV registered?

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

Is AP57 SVV safe to buy?

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