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PJ57 OUP

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,366 mi
Last recorded89,366 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ57 OUP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 89,366 miles

both front anti-roll bar drop link rubbers perished

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2018 77,425 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slight worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

n/s/r seat belt buckle has slight damage to outer casing

Fail 14 Sep 2018 77,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail strut top has excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake pedal rubber slight worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

n/s/r seat belt buckle has slight damage to outer casing

Pass 18 Sep 2017 69,149 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 64,214 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 57,330 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 57,330 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 50,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres slightly perished

both wiper blades deteriorated

front & middle exhaust mounts not supporting exhaust

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2014 50,891 miles

both wiper blades deteriorated

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres slightly perished

front & middle exhaust mounts not supporting exhaust

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2013 45,819 miles

2 exhaust mounts not supporting exhaust

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyres step tread

n/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Oct 2013 45,819 miles

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

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

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

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

2 exhaust mounts not supporting exhaust

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all tyres step tread

n/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2012 40,594 miles

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

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

no high level stop light

Pass 2 Nov 2011 34,202 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 28,011 miles

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

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

exhaust mount broken

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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PJ57 OUP is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PJ57 OUP, 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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PJ57 OUP is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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