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AP07 EKT

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,165 mi
Last recorded52,165 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 EKT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 52,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 52,163 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 49,754 miles

O/S REAR UNDERSILL SLIGHT CORROSION NEEDS ATTENTION

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 49,737 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

O/S REAR UNDERSILL SLIGHT CORROSION NEEDS ATTENTION

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 44,474 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2022 40,630 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 39,237 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 38,769 miles

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

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

o/s/r handbrake performance poor

Pass 15 Mar 2019 38,449 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 38,130 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 36,964 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 35,576 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 33,837 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 32,168 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 28,562 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 23,959 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 19,794 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 15,056 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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AP07 EKT is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AP07 EKT, 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 AP07 EKT registered?

AP07 EKT is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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