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RX07 PCV

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,448 mi
Last recorded95,448 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX07 PCV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2021 95,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam kick up on wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring (1.6 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2018 90,189 miles

Nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

oil sump slightly porous

Pass 31 May 2017 85,300 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak sump porous ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 76,621 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)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 76,621 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 5 Jun 2015 68,291 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 61,745 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Jun 2014 61,745 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 22 May 2013 56,915 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 51,349 miles

exhaust rattles due to mounting insecure but still supports system

n/s/r lamp unit damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2012 51,349 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rattles due to mounting insecure but still supports system

n/s/r lamp unit damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2011 38,768 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 30,375 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)

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 PCV is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RX07 PCV, 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 PCV registered?

RX07 PCV is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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