MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust leak. rear brake discs corroded. front brake discs corroded. both rear coil springs corroded. offside rear shocker leaking slightly. offside front shocker top play.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
both front shocker top slight play
exhaust coroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Hand brake leaver on caliper (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight mist of Oil leak on engine sum
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside front Tyre close to legal limit/worn on inside edge
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside rear Tyre has slight cracks
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside front Tyre close to legal limit/worn on inside edge
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside rear Tyre has slight cracks
Nail in offside rear tyre
rear wiperblade split
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside rear tyre
rear wiperblade split
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
been informed screen has been repaired before this mot
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust center brackef corroded
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
all four tyres close to legal limit and worn on edges
nearside front and both rear brakes slightly binding
rear discs worn and corroded around edges
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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AR07 KZM is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 AR07 KZM, 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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AR07 KZM is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 July 2007.
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