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RK07 KLM

2007 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

51,743 mi
Last recorded51,743 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK07 KLM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 51,743 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet second catch seized

Fail 20 Nov 2019 51,743 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet second catch seized

rear bleed nipples sheared off

Pass 19 Nov 2018 49,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 49,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 47,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake flexy hoses deteriorated

Fail 23 Nov 2017 47,594 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake flexy hoses deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2016 44,489 miles

ALL TYRES LOW AIR (DONE)

O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHT BIND (DRUM)

bonnet safety catch seized (maybe ok?)

boot catch stiff

coolant low

Fail 15 Nov 2016 44,489 miles

front brake binding BOTH SIDES (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

coolant low

ALL TYRES LOW AIR (DONE)

FRONT DISCS PITTED AND WORN

O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHT BIND (DRUM)

bonnet safety catch seized (maybe ok?)

boot catch stiff

Pass 9 Oct 2015 42,547 miles

bonnet safety seized(fixed)

front discs slight pitting

slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 9 Oct 2015 42,547 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

bonnet safety seized(fixed)

front discs slight pitting

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 13 Oct 2014 36,754 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING

Fail 11 Oct 2014 36,754 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

CENTOR EXHAUST CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING

Pass 12 Oct 2013 24,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEAR SIDE WIPER SPLIT

Pass 5 Sep 2012 19,117 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 16,442 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 16,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 14,186 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING

BOTH FRONT WIPRES SPLITING

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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RK07 KLM is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RK07 KLM, 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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RK07 KLM is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 April 2007.

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