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CE07 HSD

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

152,025 mi
Last recorded152,025 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE07 HSD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 152,025 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

General underbody corrosion to steering,suspension and braking componants and body.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm) and cracking/perishing. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm) and unevenly worn on inner edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 152,025 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

General underbody corrosion to steering,suspension and braking componants and body.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm) and cracking/perishing. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm) and unevenly worn on inner edge. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 149,437 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion to steering,suspension and braking componants.

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm). Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak from front and rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 149,437 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to back brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion to steering,suspension and braking componants.

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limits(3mm). Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak from front and rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 146,741 miles

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 146,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 145,364 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

temporary repair on batt clamp advise perm repair

Fail 30 Apr 2018 145,364 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

temporary repair on batt clamp advise perm repair

Pass 24 Apr 2017 144,118 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner edges pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake operation slightly stiff advise regular checks(possible cables) (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 144,118 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner edges pitted (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake operation slightly stiff advise regular checks(possible cables) (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 140,381 miles

weld broken on front exhaust bracket

engine oil leak

weld broken on center exhaust bracket

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary device partly seized (8.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyre valves hidden by wheel trims being fitted incorrectly

engine management light on

Fail 19 Apr 2016 140,381 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary device partly seized (8.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 1x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear tyre valves hidden by wheel trims being fitted incorrectly

engine management light on

engine oil leak

weld broken on center exhaust bracket

weld broken on front exhaust bracket

Pass 9 Apr 2015 125,395 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 125,395 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 110,054 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 93,298 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 93,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 79,462 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 79,459 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 62,434 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 62,406 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 48,578 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2010 48,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

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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CE07 HSD is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 CE07 HSD, 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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CE07 HSD is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 March 2007.

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