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RJ07 BJU

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,319 mi
Last recorded110,319 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ07 BJU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 110,319 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Corrosion to wheel arch

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 110,319 miles

Central Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Corrosion to wheel arch

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose Clasp (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 101,714 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 101,714 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 100,261 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 98,634 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 98,627 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 9 Mar 2016 96,796 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 92,732 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 92,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 84,209 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 68,301 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Apr 2013 68,301 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2012 55,092 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,296 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 32,777 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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RJ07 BJU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RJ07 BJU, 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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RJ07 BJU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 April 2007.

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