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SP07 RZL

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

64,920 mi
Last recorded64,920 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 RZL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2017 64,920 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2016 53,444 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 53,440 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 44,700 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 41,771 miles

front suspension bushes starting to seperate

front tyres worn very low and uneven on inner edge (raised tread pattern)

o/s/f ball joint cover split

o/s/f brakes binding slightly

o/s/r brakes binding slightly

o/s/r caliper lever not returning

rear brake pipes corroded

tyre size 165/60r14

Fail 1 Aug 2014 41,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front suspension bushes starting to seperate

front tyres worn very low and uneven on inner edge (raised tread pattern)

o/s/f ball joint cover split

o/s/f brakes binding slightly

o/s/r brakes binding slightly

o/s/r caliper lever not returning

oil filter looks very old an leaking

rear brake pipes corroded

tyre size 165/60r14

Pass 27 Aug 2013 36,664 miles

both rear wheels tight to turn

exhaust corroded

rear discs corroded

rear pads look low

tyre size 165/60r14

Fail 26 Aug 2013 36,664 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear wheels tight to turn

exhaust corroded

rear discs corroded

rear pads look low

tyre size 165/60r14

Pass 14 Mar 2012 28,580 miles

both front wipers torn

front number plate slightly delamiated

nearside rear discs corroded

tyre size 165/60/14

Fail 5 Mar 2012 28,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

both front wipers torn

front number plate slightly delamiated

nearside rear discs corroded

offside front tyre side wall cut and 3mm

tyre size 165/60/14

Pass 21 Mar 2011 23,953 miles

exhaust centre pipe mount repaired

front number plate starting to perish

front number plate starting to perish at edge

front pipe mount adrift(still supporting)

headlamp aim just in limit

move obstruction in windscreen

nearside rear disc corroded

nearside rear wheel trim damaged

offside front seat belt slightly frayed

passenger air bag turned off

rear pads look low

slight play in top strut mounts

tyre size 165/60/14

Pass 5 Mar 2010 17,191 miles

all wheel trims damaged

all wheel trims pressing on tyre valves

dampness on oil filter

fuel light on

inner rear pads hard to see

move obstruction in windscreen

nearside rear tyre valve missing

nearside wheel trim missing

offside rear brake slightly binding

passerger air bag off

slight play in offside front strut mount(slight noise)

tyre size 165/60/r14

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 RZL is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RZL, 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 RZL registered?

SP07 RZL is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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