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CV07 XGJ

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

40,251 mi
Last recorded40,251 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV07 XGJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2022 40,251 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 40,249 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake warning light on dash

eml light on dash

Pass 8 Jun 2021 39,817 miles

oil leak . corrosion sill o/s/r. slight cracking rear axle bushes

Fail 7 Jun 2021 39,815 miles

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

oil leak . corrosion sill o/s/r. slight cracking rear axle bushes

Pass 21 May 2020 39,382 miles

Offside Front and o/s/r slight wheel bind

Pass 14 Jun 2019 38,867 miles

corrosion on underside , chassie suspension , brake parts

Fail 13 Jun 2019 38,865 miles

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

corrosion on underside , chassie suspension , brake parts

Pass 18 Jun 2018 38,098 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 37,570 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f o/s/f tyres worn inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2016 35,238 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 30,915 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 27,105 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 27,101 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 26 Jul 2013 20,629 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 15,743 miles

battery insurcure

offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 1 Mar 2011 10,545 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 8,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 8,723 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.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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CV07 XGJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 CV07 XGJ, 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 CV07 XGJ registered?

CV07 XGJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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