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RK07 KMU

2007 Kia Picanto

Gold Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

60,088 mi
Last recorded60,088 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK07 KMU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 60,088 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 60,088 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 51,243 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear exhaust box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 46,862 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 46,798 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 42,891 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 36,804 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Sep 2017 31,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + inner edge slightly worn and tyre cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + inner edge slightly worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 28,322 miles

Nearside rear tyre is perished badly in the treads

Offside front brake has slight bind

Pass 15 Sep 2015 26,892 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 26,892 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box meets middle (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 25,935 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front exhaust bracket corroded and snapped but system still secure

Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,616 miles

rear footbrake values poor

Pass 11 Sep 2012 23,417 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 23,417 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 21,053 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 15,979 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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RK07 KMU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Gold with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RK07 KMU, 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 RK07 KMU registered?

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

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