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SH57 OJP

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,982 mi
Last recorded86,982 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 OJP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 86,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Over all underbody corrosion

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

Rear Bumper slightly damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 86,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Over all underbody corrosion

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

Rear Bumper slightly damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 61,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 61,136 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working central (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 40,419 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vechile underbody undersealed

Pass 15 Dec 2022 38,027 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 38,027 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs badly corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin disc badly corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 36,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 36,125 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective safety catch seized (3.1 (c))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure front and rear brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking pipe from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 33,902 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 33,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2019 31,974 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 31,800 miles

Windscreen washer bottle leaking.

Pass 17 Mar 2017 30,904 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 30,380 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 28,008 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 22,818 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 16,010 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 9,652 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2010 1,577 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

alt belt starting to fray

battery terminal is loose

offside front inner c.v boot split and leaking

Fail 9 Nov 2010 1,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

alt belt starting to fray

battery terminal is loose

offside front inner c.v boot split and leaking

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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SH57 OJP is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SH57 OJP, 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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SH57 OJP is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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