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RO57 ZPC

2007 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,850 mi
Last recorded107,850 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 ZPC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 107,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 107,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 98,621 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 96,691 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 95,482 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 94,546 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 94,546 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 92,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

center exhaust pipe rusty

Fail 2 Sep 2019 92,214 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

center exhaust pipe rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2018 89,961 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 89,960 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2017 86,067 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 81,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 9 Sep 2016 81,889 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort caliper lever seized reading 30% (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort reading 70% (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Sep 2015 76,480 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 76,480 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 66,849 miles

centre and rear exhaust joint rusty

offside rear inner face of brake disc rusty

Fail 9 Sep 2014 66,849 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre and rear exhaust joint rusty

offside rear inner face of brake disc rusty

Fail 12 Sep 2013 56,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 56,590 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 47,902 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 47,902 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 37,026 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 25,619 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 25,619 miles

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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RO57 ZPC is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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