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SP07 ZZE

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,595 mi
Last recorded87,595 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 ZZE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 87,595 miles

advise rear inner disc's worn

advise rear inner pads low

Fail 6 Jun 2019 87,594 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise rear inner disc's worn

advise rear inner pads low

Pass 31 May 2018 80,310 miles

Front movement in front strut top

Front strut tops roughness

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

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

Offside Front tyre wear/worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking and worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake flexis metal pipes corroded

Rear high level brake light not working

Fail 28 May 2018 80,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front movement in front strut top

Front strut tops roughness

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

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

Offside Front tyre wear/worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking and worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake flexis metal pipes corroded

Rear high level brake light not working

Pass 10 Jun 2017 73,877 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 70,182 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 70,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 64,829 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

engine management light on

Fail 12 Jun 2015 64,829 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jun 2014 56,228 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTED TO CORROD

Fail 14 Jun 2014 56,228 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTED TO CORROD

Pass 3 Apr 2013 47,276 miles

both front tyres outer side walls are cut

parking brake requires attention

Pass 5 Apr 2012 39,022 miles

both rear tyres are perished

n/s/ front to rear brake pipe is corroded at the rear

o/s/f strut has slight lift at top mount

Fail 4 Apr 2012 39,022 miles

Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres are perished

n/s/ front to rear brake pipe is corroded at the rear

o/s/f strut has slight lift at top mount

Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,889 miles

offside front tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Pass 2 Apr 2010 24,791 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 ZZE is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZZE, 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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SP07 ZZE is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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