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DG07 NXJ

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

62,449 mi
Last recorded62,449 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG07 NXJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 62,449 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 62,392 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear low effort on service AND park brakes

Pass 2 Apr 2025 60,135 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 60,086 miles

Emissions unable to be completed unable to hold engine revs steady (8.2.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear parking brake -very low output

Pass 20 Mar 2024 58,098 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 58,048 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 55,183 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 54,624 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 16 Feb 2021 54,052 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 54,012 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 50,834 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 50,809 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 45,882 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 40,649 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre old & perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre old & perished

Fail 8 Mar 2018 40,572 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre old & perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre old & perished

Pass 10 Mar 2017 33,761 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 33,752 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 29,580 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2015 28,850 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 25,850 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 24,963 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 23,474 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 19,948 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 16,785 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 24 Feb 2010 13,293 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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DG07 NXJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DG07 NXJ, 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 DG07 NXJ registered?

DG07 NXJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 March 2007.

Is DG07 NXJ safe to buy?

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