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AV57 DZF

2007 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,917 mi
Last recorded95,917 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 DZF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 95,917 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread - 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 88,679 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Central Lower exhaust hanger broken(exhaust still secure)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2024 88,464 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Central Lower exhaust hanger broken(exhaust still secure)

Nearside Front position lamp weak(still working)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 79,239 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken off of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm and worn smooth on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 79,239 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken off of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm and worn smooth on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 74,704 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken off of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mmm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm and worn smooth on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and deep cut but not too cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view tree sap on multiple areas but not affecting overall visibilty (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 74,702 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth also advise cluch pedal rubber worn to metal (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play worn excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken off of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mmm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm and worn smooth on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and deep cut but not too cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view tree sap on multiple areas but not affecting overall visibilty (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 73,103 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 71,453 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 69,617 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 65,799 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 65,799 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 55,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre size 1656014 (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front - worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

advise wheel alignment check - uneven wear front tyres

Fail 6 Sep 2017 55,261 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre size 1656014 (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front - worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

advise wheel alignment check - uneven wear front tyres

interior lamp not working

Pass 16 Sep 2016 45,797 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 30,516 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 30,442 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 17,053 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 14,193 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 11,603 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 8,399 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 4,975 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 DZF is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DZF, 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 DZF is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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