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SA07 RYR

2007 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,693 mi
Last recorded106,693 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA07 RYR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2025 106,693 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill within 30cm of seat belt anchorage point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged parking brake cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 95,116 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 95,033 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure clamp from middle section to back box missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 79,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 79,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 68,321 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 56,306 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 56,306 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear discs overheated

Pass 26 Feb 2020 42,471 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 42,471 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill step (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 31,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 31,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 28,514 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 27,560 miles

rear brake hose feruls slightly corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2017 27,551 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (5.2.6)

rear brake hoses/pipes corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2016 27,375 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly and offside front.......this may be a design feature where no fault exists (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear after flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 27,375 miles

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly and offside front.......this may be a design feature where no fault exists (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear after flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 27,276 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 27,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 26,232 miles

nearside front tyre cracked on sidewall

offside rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 25 Jan 2013 24,720 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 24,720 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 23,059 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 21,626 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 20,434 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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SA07 RYR is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc 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 SA07 RYR, 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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SA07 RYR is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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