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AV07 VAH

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,023 mi
Last recorded95,023 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 VAH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 95,023 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive bboth (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 88,881 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 88,876 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2024 86,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM HOSE TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2024 86,671 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged RELUCTER NOT WORKINGF AS PER REQUIRMENTS (1.6 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM HOSE TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2023 85,120 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread

chips in screen

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 May 2023 85,119 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

both rear tyres cracked in tread

chips in screen

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2022 82,307 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 80,533 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear, Adjacent To Side Of Fuel Tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 80,056 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 77,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake calliper dust cover corroded

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 77,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear brake calliper dust cover corroded

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 74,781 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 71,104 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 66,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to rear unable to fully check seat belts

Pass 11 Mar 2015 59,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 52,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 44,943 miles

front tyres wearing

offside rear tyre perishing and cracking on sidewalls

Pass 17 Jan 2012 38,264 miles

nearside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 11 Jan 2011 29,853 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 14,134 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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AV07 VAH is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AV07 VAH, 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 AV07 VAH registered?

AV07 VAH is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 June 2007.

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