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RE07 OZJ

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,260 mi
Last recorded131,260 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE07 OZJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 131,260 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 131,260 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2020 127,604 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 127,602 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake lever (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 116,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump rusted through (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front brake imbalance 24%

Fail 14 May 2019 116,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump rusted through (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brake imbalance 24%

Pass 15 May 2018 107,004 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 96,933 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 86,570 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 77,495 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 68,376 miles

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

nearside rear tyre stepping

Pass 16 May 2014 68,376 miles

nearside rear tyre stepping

Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,093 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 51,093 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2012 47,312 miles

both rear tyres (outer sidewalls cracked and perished)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 37,318 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 37,318 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 30,543 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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RE07 OZJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc 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 RE07 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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What year was RE07 OZJ registered?

RE07 OZJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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