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SP07 ZYO

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,039 mi
Last recorded137,039 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 ZYO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2023 137,039 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 137,038 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 129,408 miles

Advise front cross member is corroded

Advise general underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2022 129,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise front cross member is corroded

Advise general underbody corrosion

Advise secondary bonnet catch is seized

Pass 8 Jun 2021 111,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 99,389 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 86,196 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 86,193 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 75,675 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 75,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 70,458 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 May 2016 70,458 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/r brake pipe starting to corrode

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 68,424 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f brake binding slightly.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 65,377 miles

exhaust system is corroded

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

front and centre exhaust brackets are insecure.

Fail 2 Jun 2014 65,373 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system is corroded

front and centre exhaust brackets are insecure.

Pass 29 May 2013 61,828 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 49,899 miles

advise centre exhaust mounting broken

advise n/s door mirror glass

advise o/s/r lamp has damage

Fail 31 May 2012 49,871 miles

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

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

advise centre exhaust mounting broken

advise n/s door mirror glass

advise o/s/r lamp has damage

Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Mar 2010 23,073 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 23,073 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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SP07 ZYO is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZYO, 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 ZYO registered?

SP07 ZYO is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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