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RJ57 JTZ

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,204 mi
Last recorded49,204 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 JTZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 49,204 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 46,747 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 44,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 42,384 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 39,799 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 39,799 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding effort low (3.7.B.1)

parking brake effort 16%

Pass 28 Sep 2015 36,489 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 24 Sep 2014 33,878 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 29,770 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 29,770 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 25,435 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 25,435 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 19,661 miles

both front tyres are low on tread

front tyres heavy wear inner edges

slight smearing wiper blades

Pass 8 Sep 2010 14,328 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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RJ57 JTZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 RJ57 JTZ, 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 RJ57 JTZ registered?

RJ57 JTZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is RJ57 JTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ57 JTZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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