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SY07 MZO

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,741 mi
Last recorded72,741 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY07 MZO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 72,741 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 72,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside of tyre close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside of tyre close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 67,439 miles

Front both wearing on inner tread

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 67,439 miles

Front both wearing on inner tread

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 63,330 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 63,330 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid pipe at flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe before flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 59,545 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 53,652 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 48,010 miles

Offside front disc shows signs of having been previously overheated (no sign of any binding during brake test)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 40,699 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 34,113 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 27,703 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 22,254 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 MZO is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 MZO, 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 MZO is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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