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AV57 JBU

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,179 mi
Last recorded143,179 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 143,179 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked & perished

Oil leak on engine

Slight weep of grease nearside front inner CV boot

Fail 18 Oct 2022 143,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracked & perished

Oil leak on engine

Slight weep of grease nearside front inner CV boot

Pass 15 Oct 2021 136,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

sump corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 131,931 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 131,931 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 125,374 miles

Nearside Rear body has damage round door shut

Fail 14 Oct 2019 125,336 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear body has damage round door shut

Pass 15 Oct 2018 113,081 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 113,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central stop light not working

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake sligthy binding

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 99,074 miles

Both front brake discs worn.

Centre and rear exhaust mountings corroded/broken.

Wipers poor.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 95,675 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 92,406 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 86,217 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 79,739 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 67,370 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 67,370 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 53,043 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 41,560 miles

front & rear brake pads binding slightly

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 JBU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JBU, 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 JBU registered?

AV57 JBU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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