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RJ07 ZJE

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,521 mi
Last recorded130,521 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ07 ZJE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 130,521 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 130,519 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust union behind rear silencer. (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Both front tyres worn smooth on the inner edges.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to see the condition of brake pads due to wheel trims fitted.

Pass 3 Apr 2018 117,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 104,579 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 104,579 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 104,579 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective siezed (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 89,947 miles

Rear Wiperblade rubber split.

Unable to see condition of brake pads due to wheel trims fitted.

Pass 4 Apr 2015 76,029 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken.

Front number plate has light damage.

Light front screen damage in swept area.

Offside front tyre has a tear in the tread but no ply or cords seen.

Rear wiper blade rubber split.

Pass 4 Apr 2014 62,640 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Multiple light stonechip damage to windscreen.

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

Unable to see condition of brake pads.

Pass 30 Mar 2013 49,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front suspension top mount slight play.

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 39,141 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 39,141 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2011 27,983 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 22,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZJE is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RJ07 ZJE, 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 ZJE is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 April 2007.

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