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AR07 AOP

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

46,555 mi
Last recorded46,555 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 AOP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 46,555 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 46,544 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 34,962 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 24,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on outer edge / tyre size 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge / tyre size 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge / tyre size 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 18,260 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Feb 2023 18,260 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Dec 2021 11,721 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 11,471 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 11,266 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 10,771 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 10,303 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 10,303 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 9,822 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 9,132 miles

offside rear and nearside rear tyres are perishing on outer walls

Pass 23 Feb 2015 8,538 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 7,918 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 7,551 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 7,132 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 5,848 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 4,495 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 AOP is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 AOP, 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 AOP registered?

AR07 AOP is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 June 2007.

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