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AV57 FBX

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,827 mi
Last recorded89,827 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 FBX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 89,827 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 89,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2023 84,628 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 84,627 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 81,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 77,737 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front and center mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front alloy wheel kerb scuffed

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 31 Aug 2021 77,737 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth brake rubber worn metal pedal showing [swop with clutch] (1.1.2 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front and center mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front alloy wheel kerb scuffed

Nearside Rear fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2020 72,692 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 67,608 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 60,635 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING THIN ON OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 60,635 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING THIN ON OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 53,935 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 48,897 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 43,357 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 38,926 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 34,458 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 29,780 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 24,382 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 18,618 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 FBX is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AV57 FBX, 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 AV57 FBX registered?

AV57 FBX is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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