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SJ07 OBX

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,761 mi
Last recorded88,761 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 OBX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 88,761 miles

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

Nearside Front ball joint slight movement

Nearside Front top mount slight play

Nearside Rear number plate light not working 50%

Pass 14 Apr 2021 85,042 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 81,260 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 71,754 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 71,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Bonnet catch safety seized

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 61,816 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 52,593 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 52,593 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 43,539 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 37,013 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 36,171 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 34,454 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 33,212 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

N/s/f tyre getting low on tread

N/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Feb 2011 29,126 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 24,245 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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SJ07 OBX is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SJ07 OBX, 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 SJ07 OBX registered?

SJ07 OBX is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is SJ07 OBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ07 OBX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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