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AR07 AOM

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,745 mi
Last recorded71,745 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 AOM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 71,745 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear wing and door damaged

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

serious oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2018 71,745 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear wing and door damaged

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

serious oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2017 67,635 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017 67,634 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on 3mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 May 2016 57,733 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 57,733 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear tyres unevenly worn and cracking in tread

Pass 16 May 2015 52,239 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2014 37,527 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 37,527 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 23,548 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 15,244 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 13,335 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 10,499 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 10,499 miles

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

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 AOM is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AR07 AOM, 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 AOM registered?

AR07 AOM is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 June 2007.

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