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SJ07 ODA

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,169 mi
Last recorded88,169 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 ODA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 88,169 miles

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

General corrosion throughout

Nail in tyre Offside rear ()

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

Rear brake backplate corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively All 4 (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 84,228 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm / cut on outer sidewall area / void of tread on the inner area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear brake back plate corroded through / part missing

Fail 1 Jul 2020 84,226 miles

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

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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner / outer sill area / part covered with filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine oil leak

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm / cut on outer sidewall area / void of tread on the inner area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear brake back plate corroded through / part missing

Pass 12 Apr 2019 80,454 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 80,448 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe to back box clamp corroded and middle pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drop sill close to beam axle bushing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently secondary catch seized open (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 76,382 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 76,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 65,396 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 65,396 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 52,676 miles

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Fail 16 Mar 2016 52,676 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2015 39,470 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 39,470 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

front exhaust flexi joint slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2014 37,409 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 37,409 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 34,993 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 33,005 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 30,661 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,661 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 27,751 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 ODA is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SJ07 ODA, 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 ODA is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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