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SM07 PTX

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,541 mi
Last recorded101,541 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 PTX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 101,541 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 98,961 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 86,913 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

only just met emissions criteria

slight bind front brakes

Pass 31 Aug 2016 70,594 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2016 70,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive reading 477 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2015 66,731 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2015 66,728 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 68,185 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

no reserve travel in hand brake lever

Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,185 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

no reserve travel in hand brake lever

Pass 30 Apr 2013 58,020 miles

front brake pads low @ offside front

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 May 2012 40,322 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 40,322 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front brake disks orange from brake binding on

Fail 2 May 2011 32,756 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads low

rear disks corroded

Pass 2 May 2011 32,756 miles

front brake pads low

rear disks corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2010 27,341 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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SM07 PTX is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SM07 PTX, 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 PTX registered?

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

Is SM07 PTX safe to buy?

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