MOT Status
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104,690 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TOP STRUT MOUNTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Under Body Corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TOP STRUT MOUNTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Under Body Corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TOP STRUT MOUNTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
O/S AND N/S REAR FLOOR TO SILLS RUSTY
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH TOP STRUT MOUNTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
O/S AND N/S REAR FLOOR TO SILLS RUSTY
o/s/r brake pipe has some corrosion
play in both top strut mounts
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss: due to cloudy cover (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
o/s/r brake pipe has some corrosion
play in both top strut mounts
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RJ57 KHE is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 RJ57 KHE, 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 KHE registered?
RJ57 KHE is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2007.
Is RJ57 KHE safe to buy?
The MOT history for RJ57 KHE shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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