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SY07 MZJ

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,344 mi
Last recorded77,344 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY07 MZJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 77,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded in arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss bulb position (4.1.2 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

bonnet secondary catch not working

coolant low

Pass 4 Dec 2024 65,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 55,628 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 47,706 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 42,308 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Offside handbrake reading near limit

corrosion on o/s rear under sill

play in both front strut top mountings

Pass 7 Dec 2020 37,026 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slight corrosion going into rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 32,134 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 32,134 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 27,273 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 25,986 miles

The n/s/r brake is starting to bind on slightly.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 24,220 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 22,549 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,366 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 20,366 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 17,763 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 17,763 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 13,996 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 11,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f brake is slightly binding.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 8,790 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 7,563 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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SY07 MZJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY07 MZJ, 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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SY07 MZJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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