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PJ07 DZK

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,659 mi
Last recorded40,659 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ07 DZK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 40,659 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 35,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre has abnormal wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre has abnormal wear (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres starting to crack and split

Fail 14 Mar 2016 35,895 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort 54 nearside 115 (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre has abnormal wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre has abnormal wear (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres starting to crack and split

Pass 6 Mar 2015 29,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 29,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 22,023 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 15,335 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 15,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 9,241 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 1,617 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 1,429 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 1,428 miles

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

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 DZK is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DZK, 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 PJ07 DZK registered?

PJ07 DZK is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 June 2007.

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The MOT history for PJ07 DZK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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