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AR07 EOK

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,193 mi
Last recorded82,193 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 EOK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2021 82,193 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged pickup ring cracked, abs activating under light braking (1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged pickup ring corroded (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 81,064 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 78,463 miles

offside front tyre tread worn low on edges of tread

Pass 23 Apr 2018 72,082 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 72,082 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mount corroded and broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2017 70,187 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 70,187 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 63,501 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Oil leak sump ()

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

front bumper light and bonnet damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2015 52,910 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

limitted check to near side front sat belt due to child seat fitted

rear tyres getting low on tread and starting to perish

Pass 29 Dec 2014 45,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres edges worn

exaust brackets jubileed

Pass 7 Dec 2013 39,507 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 35,954 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre cracking in treads

Pass 1 Jun 2012 27,336 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Jun 2011 21,978 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 May 2010 19,170 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 EOK is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AR07 EOK, 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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AR07 EOK is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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