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SV07 DJD

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

32,633 mi
Last recorded32,633 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV07 DJD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 32,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of o/s front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rear axle getting quite rusty

slight drag on o/s front brake

Pass 8 Jun 2018 24,853 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

radiator support member corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2017 20,216 miles

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement lever on rear caliper (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement lever on rear caliper (3.5.1k)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at front end and rear end (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front lower (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake disc surfaces corroded

both rear tyres perished on and between treads

n/s rear brake gripping slightly

o/s front wheel bearing not properly checked

radiator support panel very rusty

Pass 7 Apr 2016 17,963 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 17,962 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 16,970 miles

o/s front brake gripping slightly

tailgate handle sticking

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 16,569 miles

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

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

n/s rear brake gripping slightly

o/s front brake gripping slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2014 16,569 miles

n/s rear brake gripping slightly

o/s front brake gripping slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2013 15,571 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 15,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil pressure switch looks to be leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2012 14,406 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyre getting very perished at edges of tread

both sides rear brake pads look to be quite worn but unable to assess properly without dismantling

exhaust getting very rusty

n/s rear brake gripping very slightly

tailgate handle sticking

Fail 27 Mar 2012 14,406 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyre getting very perished at edges of tread

both sides rear brake pads look to be quite worn but unable to assess properly without dismantling

exhaust getting very rusty

n/s rear brake gripping very slightly

tailgate handle sticking

Pass 21 Mar 2011 12,343 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 12,340 miles

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

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

both front tyres badly perished around edges of tread

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 23 Mar 2010 10,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 23 Mar 2010 10,983 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre stop lamp not working

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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SV07 DJD is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SV07 DJD, 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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SV07 DJD is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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