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SG07 VSM

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,867 mi
Last recorded55,867 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG07 VSM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 55,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear sum-frame corroded

oil sump porous

Pass 4 May 2019 40,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2018 38,032 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

Fail 2 May 2018 38,032 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened both (3.6.A.3)

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 35,750 miles

Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened both (3.6.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 33,085 miles

Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened both (3.6.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 28,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust hanger missing (still supported)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 13,603 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 13,599 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

nearside front abs ring fouling sensor

Pass 27 Feb 2013 12,355 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 11,062 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 3 Mar 2011 8,969 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2010 6,830 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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SG07 VSM is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SG07 VSM, 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 SG07 VSM registered?

SG07 VSM is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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