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RX07 JHY

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,104 mi
Last recorded67,104 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX07 JHY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 67,104 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Nov 2017 60,480 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 57,897 miles

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

cut on offside front tyre outer sidewall

front exhaust bracket corroded

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2017 57,897 miles

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

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

cut on offside front tyre outer sidewall

front exhaust bracket corroded

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2016 54,870 miles

engine mount worn

hand brakes only just pass at 16%

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

very bad oil leak dripping on exhaust

Fail 24 Mar 2016 54,863 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and centre mountings broken (7.1.1)

very bad oil leak dripping on exhaust

engine mount worn

hand brakes only just pass at 16%

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 1 Mar 2015 51,882 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2014 44,765 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 34,342 miles

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

topped up brake fluid as on mim mark poss front or rear pads wearing thin

Pass 16 Feb 2012 30,417 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2011 26,269 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 19,018 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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RX07 JHY is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RX07 JHY, 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 RX07 JHY registered?

RX07 JHY is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is RX07 JHY safe to buy?

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