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AV57 DZD

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,201 mi
Last recorded156,201 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 DZD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 156,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear residue around calibre but no obvious sign of leak

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under side general corrosion on parts

Pass 30 Jul 2021 150,691 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

secondary bonnet catch is seizing

Pass 27 Jul 2020 148,031 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

secondary bonnet catch is seizing

Pass 24 Jul 2019 144,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14hr (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14hr (5.2.3 (e))

bonnect secondary catch seized

both front brake slightly binding

heavy corrosion both rear brakes back plates

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

heavy corrosion rear suspension beam

stone chip front screen

Fail 24 Jul 2019 144,400 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14hr (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14hr (5.2.3 (e))

bonnect secondary catch seized

both front brake slightly binding

heavy corrosion both rear brakes back plates

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

heavy corrosion rear suspension beam

Pass 23 Jul 2018 139,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking/splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake back plates are corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2018 139,266 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking/splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake back plates are corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 134,742 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14hr (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner cut inside wall tyre 165/60/14hr

centre exhaust bracket broken off

dampness on steering rack boot

heavy corrosion both rear coil spring

n/s/f tyre wearing inside and outside edges 165/60/14hr

Fail 24 Jul 2017 134,726 miles

Central Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' interior mirror (8.3.1b)

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14hr (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner cut inside wall tyre 165/60/14hr

centre exhaust bracket broken off

dampness on steering rack boot

heavy corrosion both rear coil spring

n/s/f tyre wearing inside and outside edges 165/60/14hr

Pass 19 Jul 2016 130,372 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 130,372 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 126,512 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake back plate is heavily corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2015 126,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front exhaust support bracket is loose- weld broken

o/s/r brake back plate is heavily corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2014 123,090 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 123,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 115,430 miles

offside front tyre and nearside front tyre tread depth wearing low (3mm)(165/60R14 75H)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 96,981 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear brake disc pitted & pads appear worn low

Fail 26 Oct 2011 79,065 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 79,065 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 59,527 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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AV57 DZD is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AV57 DZD, 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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AV57 DZD is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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