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SV07 DJU

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,978 mi
Last recorded67,978 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV07 DJU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 67,978 miles

Front crossmember corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2017 67,975 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front crossmember corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 62,598 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Engine light on

Offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 20 Apr 2016 62,598 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Engine light on

Offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Apr 2015 54,922 miles

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

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

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

drag on both front brakes but not binding at time of test

engine check lamp on

engine sump rusted and leaking

nearside rear tyre perished but not exposing ply/cord at time of test

Fail 14 Apr 2015 54,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

drag on both front brakes but not binding at time of test

engine check lamp on

engine sump rusted and leaking

nearside rear tyre perished but not exposing ply/cord at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2014 44,566 miles

both front tubeless valve stems slightly perished

both front tyres worn at edges but still ok at time of test

both rear tyres perished but not excessively at time of test

front and rear tyres different sizes

offside front brake gripping slightly

Fail 21 Apr 2014 44,386 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front tubeless valve stems slightly perished

both front tyres worn at edges but still ok at time of test

both rear tyres perished but not excessively at time of test

front and rear tyres different sizes

offside front brake gripping slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2013 34,318 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both wiper blades torn slightly

exhaust system getting rusty

front and rear tyres different sizes

offside rear tyre slightly perished

surfaces of all four brake discs rusty/slightly pitted

Fail 24 Apr 2013 34,314 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both wiper blades torn slightly

exhaust system getting rusty

front and rear tyres different sizes

offside rear brake gripping slightly

offside rear tyre slightly perished

surfaces of all four brake discs rusty/slightly pitted

Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,263 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both sides steering rack gaiters inner clips loose but gaiters still secure at time of test

surface corrosion on all 4 brake discs

Pass 21 Feb 2012 23,262 miles

both rear tyres perished at edges of tread but not excessive at time of test

clip broken on offside steering rack gaiter but gaiter still secure at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2011 22,585 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 17,213 miles

both steering rack gaiters inner clips broken but gaiters secure at time of test

offside front brake gripping slightly

offside rear brake discs rusty at edges

Fail 15 Mar 2010 17,213 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

bonnet safety catch sticking

both steering rack gaiters inner clips broken but gaiters secure at time of test

offside front brake gripping slightly

offside rear brake discs rusty at edges

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 DJU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DJU, 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 DJU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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