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SM07 DVH

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,902 mi
Last recorded102,902 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 DVH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 102,902 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 102,902 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced radiator support panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 99,760 miles

Front Lower RADIATOR CROSSMEBER CORRODED

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

Rear BRAKE DISCS BADLY PITTED BUT STILL SERVICABLE

Pass 16 Mar 2016 94,623 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 94,623 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2015 91,629 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 87,192 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 81,959 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 75,359 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 64,651 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 64,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 48,974 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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SM07 DVH is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM07 DVH, 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 SM07 DVH registered?

SM07 DVH is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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