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SJ07 OCL

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,859 mi
Last recorded79,859 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 OCL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 79,859 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 79,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 71,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 62,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 62,185 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak filter ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 55,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 55,182 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 49,224 miles

both front tyres worn down to legal limit on inner edges 165x60x14

slight brake bind on offside rear wheel

both rear tyres have tread blocks lifting from tyre carcass on inner and outer edges 165x60x14

Pass 17 Feb 2014 47,706 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 47,706 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear wiper blade not clearing screen effectively

Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,259 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 43,259 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front inner coupling rubber gaitor slightly damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2012 38,185 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2011 32,437 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 32,437 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 26,539 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 26,539 miles

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

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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SJ07 OCL is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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