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PK57 OZJ

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,574 mi
Last recorded110,574 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK57 OZJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 110,574 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 108,061 miles

initial play and sound from front anti roll bar link rod joint

Fail 10 Sep 2018 108,061 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

initial play and sound from front anti roll bar link rod joint

Pass 30 Aug 2017 104,595 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 104,595 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 104,595 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 101,878 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 96,129 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 96,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 47,946 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 47,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 84,706 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 84,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,970 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 56,313 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 36,297 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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PK57 OZJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PK57 OZJ, 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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PK57 OZJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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