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AU07 UJW

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,234 mi
Last recorded87,234 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 UJW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 87,234 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 87,204 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Little effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal anti slip provision worn

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 82,393 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both heavily perished, tearing, cuts and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 78,446 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perishing, cuts and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2022 78,446 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear perishing, cuts and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 71,875 miles

Front discs wearing thin.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 71,835 miles

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

Front discs wearing thin.

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 62,015 miles

exhaust mounts corroded

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2020 62,015 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

exhaust mounts corroded

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 57,980 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded

Front plate damaged

Front wishbones rear bushes deteriorated

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

Play in both front top mounts

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 51,690 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Signs of oil on engine

Front wishbones both sides bushes perishing

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear coil spring corroded

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 36,826 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Mar 2016 32,321 miles

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Nearside rear tyre slightly perishing

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 30,668 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perishing

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 27,832 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 27,832 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front wiper blades smeary

Pass 25 Mar 2013 24,765 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

front wiper blades smearing, but not resricting view of the road

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2012 21,006 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,846 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 12,740 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 12,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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AU07 UJW is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU07 UJW, 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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AU07 UJW is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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