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AR07 EOG

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,123 mi
Last recorded83,123 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 EOG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 83,123 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 81,198 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 81,188 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 81,181 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 78,082 miles

front end damage

Pass 6 Jan 2022 73,634 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 70,097 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all discoloured except osr (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet safety catch stiff

both rear brake dust shields corroded

exhaust bracket broken on front section

nsf side light bulb dim

Fail 6 Jan 2021 70,095 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all discoloured except osr (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet safety catch stiff

both rear brake dust shields corroded

exhaust bracket broken on front section

nsf side light bulb dim

Pass 19 Dec 2019 68,268 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 68,268 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 62,968 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 62,968 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 54,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

Pass 1 Jun 2016 48,277 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 1 Jun 2016 48,277 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective catch is seized (8.4.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2015 39,761 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 4 Jun 2014 32,381 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear and corrosion

near side rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 5 Jun 2013 26,109 miles

rear brakes slightly tight

Pass 20 Jun 2012 17,128 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 8,602 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 3,583 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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AR07 EOG is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AR07 EOG, 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 AR07 EOG registered?

AR07 EOG is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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