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SP07 RZF

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,291 mi
Last recorded70,291 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 RZF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 70,291 miles

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

front subframe in poor condition

Fail 8 Oct 2018 70,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 1 Nov 2017 68,695 miles

handbrake efficiency just passed both no lock

Pass 4 Nov 2016 68,147 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 65,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner front (3.5.1i)

oil leak

rattle from exhaust heatshield

Fail 29 Mar 2016 65,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear passing fuel tank and at join to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner front (3.5.1i)

oil leak

rattle from exhaust heatshield

Pass 1 Apr 2015 59,930 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 59,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 52,304 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 45,067 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 41,472 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 33,169 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 33,128 miles

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

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

Pass 22 Mar 2010 25,639 miles

EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET TOWARDS REAR ADRIFT FROM EXHAUST

EXHAUST SPLITTING AWAY FROM MOUNTING BRACKET TOWARDS FRONT

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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SP07 RZF is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP07 RZF, 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 SP07 RZF registered?

SP07 RZF is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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