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PJ07 DZD

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,241 mi
Last recorded75,241 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ07 DZD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 75,241 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and Cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 75,166 miles

Emissions not tested Oil Level Below Min (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and Cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 63,269 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))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 62,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 55,705 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 51,133 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 48,008 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 44,469 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 44,469 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 42,188 miles

bonnet safety catch siezed up

osr & nsr brake hose ferrules corroded

osr brake pipe corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2013 42,188 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bonnet safety catch siezed up

osr & nsr brake hose ferrules corroded

osr brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,148 miles

nsr brake binding

rear brake hoses ferrule corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2012 40,148 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr brake binding

rear brake hoses ferrule corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2011 37,230 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)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 26,599 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 26,592 miles

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

middle brake light inop

Pass 28 Jul 2009 12,473 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 12,456 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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PJ07 DZD is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black 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 PJ07 DZD, 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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PJ07 DZD is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 May 2007.

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