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AP57 SVX

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,892 mi
Last recorded108,892 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 SVX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 108,892 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 88,669 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 75,384 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 75,384 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 56,378 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 45,744 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 45,744 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 37,981 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 37,977 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r light cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2014 37,749 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

center exhaust support broken

front exhaust support broken

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Oct 2013 37,068 miles

o/s front tyre worn slightly more on inside

Fail 30 Sep 2013 37,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s front tyre worn slightly more on inside

Pass 5 Oct 2012 31,147 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 24,920 miles

both rear and o/s front brakes sticking slighty

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 7 Oct 2011 24,920 miles

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

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

both rear and o/s front brakes sticking slighty

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Oct 2010 19,369 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 SVX is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc 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 SVX, 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 SVX registered?

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

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