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AR07 AOD

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,516 mi
Last recorded93,516 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 AOD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 93,516 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 93,516 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 90,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 85,405 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 71,788 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 60,398 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 54,062 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 45,346 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 36,410 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 27,757 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

both rear brake discs starting to corrode

both rear brakes slighty binding

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

play in both front top mounts but this is a design feature see front of vt40

unable to fully inspect front or rear brake pads

Pass 19 Aug 2011 27,748 miles

N/s/r outer tyre sidewall deteriated

O/s/r outer tyre sidewall deteriated

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,608 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 20,164 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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AR07 AOD is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AR07 AOD, 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 AR07 AOD registered?

AR07 AOD is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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