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DN07 RMZ

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

117,912 mi
Last recorded117,912 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN07 RMZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 117,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 116,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 114,112 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 114,108 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mounting (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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 109,555 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 109,555 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 106,128 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 106,128 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 100,321 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 95,454 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 94,119 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 89,427 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 82,500 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 82,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 75,515 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 75,515 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 68,151 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 59,890 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 52,090 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 44,092 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 36,663 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 36,661 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Feb 2010 26,872 miles

toys and sat nav holder to the windscreen-removed

unable to inspect rear brake pads

Fail 16 Feb 2010 26,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

toys and sat nav holder to the windscreen-removed

unable to inspect rear brake pads

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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DN07 RMZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DN07 RMZ, 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 DN07 RMZ registered?

DN07 RMZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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