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RJ57 KHE

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,690 mi
Last recorded104,690 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 KHE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 104,690 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 104,690 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 103,769 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2025 103,762 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 103,073 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2024 103,073 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 102,181 miles

o/s/r brake pipe has some corrosion

play in both top strut mounts

Fail 9 May 2023 102,179 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 101,250 miles

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))

Fail 18 May 2022 101,250 miles

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))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 95,470 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 95,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 89,758 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 89,738 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 85,107 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 80,143 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 73,954 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 65,782 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 61,268 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 60,131 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 57,007 miles

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)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 57,007 miles

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)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 39,904 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 26,700 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 26,690 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 20,346 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 13,354 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 13,352 miles

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.

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 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.

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