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ROY 340L

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,358 mi
Last recorded26,358 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROY 340L
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 26,358 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 25,617 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 24,882 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 24,130 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 24,130 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 23,622 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 23,166 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 22,643 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 22,051 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 21,480 miles

Battery loose

Both front tyres scrubbed off on edges and low on tread

Fail 11 Aug 2017 21,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery loose

Both front tyres scrubbed off on edges and low on tread

Pass 27 Jul 2016 20,982 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 20,738 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 20,315 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 19,782 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 18,804 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 13,661 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 9,881 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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ROY 340L is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ROY 340L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ROY 340L registered?

ROY 340L is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 July 2007.

Is ROY 340L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ROY 340L shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ROY 340L have outstanding finance?

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