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RJ57 KGZ

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

42,814 mi
Last recorded42,814 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 KGZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 42,814 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2025

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system is slightly corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2025

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system is slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2024 39,472 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 38,837 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 38,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 36,396 miles

Front brake pads not fully visible; further inspection required.

Rear brake pads not fully visible; further inspection required.

Pass 28 Sep 2020 35,284 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 35,281 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability lower arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 33,921 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 33,921 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 31,417 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 28,921 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken. but still supported.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 26,080 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 22,695 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 20,006 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 20,006 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 17,008 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 14,381 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 11,645 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 8,123 miles

unable to test o/s/r seat belt due to child seat

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 KGZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KGZ, 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 KGZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for RJ57 KGZ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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