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RO57 ZPL

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,272 mi
Last recorded63,272 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO57 ZPL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 63,272 miles

N/S HANDBRAKE EFFORT LOW

N/S NO PLATE LIGHT INOP

O/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES WORN TO LIMIT

WINDSCREEN WASHERS WEAK

Pass 30 Jun 2023 57,132 miles

accident damage front

n/s handbrake lever partially siezed

o/s/f front wheel bearing slight noise

rear tyres worn low cracked and perished

Fail 30 Jun 2023 57,132 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

accident damage front

n/s handbrake lever partially siezed

o/s/f front wheel bearing slight noise

rear tyres worn low cracked and perished

Pass 20 Jun 2022 52,814 miles

rubber covers on track rod ends and c/v boots perished

Pass 11 Jun 2021 47,508 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight play in offside front top suspension mounting

Fail 11 Jun 2021 47,508 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight play in offside front top suspension mounting

Pass 19 Jun 2020 42,550 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

handbrake effort low

Fail 19 Jun 2020 42,550 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

handbrake effort low

Pass 10 Jun 2019 39,162 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 37,691 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 35,972 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 34,324 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 32,515 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 32,515 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 30,970 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 29,065 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 27,206 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 23,715 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 23,715 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 23,642 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear brakes have slight bind

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 ZPL is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO57 ZPL, 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 ZPL registered?

RO57 ZPL is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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