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AP57 SWK

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

71,264 mi
Last recorded71,264 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 SWK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 71,264 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 68,196 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2023 68,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2022 64,991 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 64,988 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 60,998 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 60,998 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 60,994 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2020 58,004 miles

Both rear inner sills slight corrosion.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 54,237 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 50,101 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 46,064 miles

Offside Front o/s/r tyre worn on edges . replacement advised

both rear brake pies corroded at ends

Pass 7 Mar 2016 41,852 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 37,357 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 32,596 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 27,576 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Mar 2012 23,474 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 23,235 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 22,400 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.both rear brake discs slightly corroded.

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 SWK is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SWK, 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 SWK registered?

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

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