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PJ07 DZM

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

28,707 mi
Last recorded28,707 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 28,707 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded, suspension arms corroded, sub-frame corroded, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Mar 2024 28,282 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body damage no Sharpe edges

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 27,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear body damage no sharp edges

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 27,197 miles

Body damage no sharp edges

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 26,889 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides front tyres outer sidewall to treads have cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rears. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

accident damage to n/s rear wing and rear bumper but has no sharp edges.

Pass 6 Nov 2020 26,258 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 25,177 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes, (1.1.11 (c))

accident damage to n/s but no sharp edges.

Pass 3 May 2018 23,996 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear, (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

accident damage all along n/s of vehicle and to rear bumper but no sharp edges at time of test.

Pass 6 Apr 2017 22,250 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear, (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 20,791 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken, But exhaust secure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Part of brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 19,509 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken, But exhaust secure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 18,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust bracket broken but system is still secure

Pass 29 May 2013 14,391 miles

Both front tyres perished in treads

Centre exhuast bracket corroded

Front exhuast bracket corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2012 11,806 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 8,321 miles

Off side front top shock leg mounting has play

Pass 9 Jun 2010 5,691 miles

advised slight play osf top shock mount

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 DZM is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DZM, 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 DZM registered?

PJ07 DZM is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 June 2007.

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