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A8 PEW

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

20,355 mi
Last recorded20,355 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 PEW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 20,355 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 20,355 miles

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 17,010 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 16,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 15,813 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 15,813 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 54% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread cracked/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking slightly and 17 years old 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 15,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 14,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 13,891 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 12,880 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 11,195 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 11,195 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)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 10,872 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 9,803 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 8,803 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 7,485 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 6,353 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 5,304 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 4,155 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 4,155 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 3,065 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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A8 PEW is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 A8 PEW, 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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What year was A8 PEW registered?

A8 PEW is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 February 2007.

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