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RJ57 KHL

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,665 mi
Last recorded72,665 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 KHL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2022 72,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt small clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective mid-section hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 69,821 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s/f strutt bearing has play when raised but ok when weight of vehicle on it, checked as per advice on mot system.

Fail 23 Nov 2021 69,814 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted inner wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s/f strutt bearing has play when raised but ok when weight of vehicle on it, checked as per advice on mot system.

Pass 9 Nov 2020 65,832 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 59,991 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 52,142 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 44,489 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 38,380 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 32,528 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 24,698 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 19,470 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 16,244 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 12,847 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 9,640 miles

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 KHL is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KHL, 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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RJ57 KHL is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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