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RO57 MZF

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,168 mi
Last recorded115,168 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 MZF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 115,168 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 103,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 103,922 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front wiper worn

offside front tyre has wearing in inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2014 86,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 86,947 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 66,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust hanger brackets insecured

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,880 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 49,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 43,172 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 37,699 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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RO57 MZF is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RO57 MZF, 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 RO57 MZF registered?

RO57 MZF is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 September 2007.

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