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CA07 RMO

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,529 mi
Last recorded122,529 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA07 RMO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 122,529 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 122,529 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 118,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 118,707 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 113,276 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 106,769 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 106,769 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 100,233 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 84,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

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

exhaust mount broken

Fail 2 Jan 2015 64,325 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 64,325 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Jan 2014 43,935 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 38,571 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

nearside rear tyre tread perished and worn low

offside rear tyre tread perished

Fail 7 Jan 2013 38,562 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

nearside rear tyre tread perished and worn low

offside rear tyre tread perished

Pass 13 Jan 2012 32,071 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust mount snapped

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n/s/f tyre cracked

rear discs lipped / corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2011 23,605 miles

n/s wiper split

Pass 11 Jan 2010 17,527 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 17,527 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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CA07 RMO is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc 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 CA07 RMO, 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 CA07 RMO registered?

CA07 RMO is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 June 2007.

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