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DX07 TXC

2007 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

56,233 mi
Last recorded56,233 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX07 TXC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 56,233 miles

Centre brake light not working

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight lift in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight lift in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Slight dampness of oil around engine underneath

Fail 6 Jan 2026 56,087 miles

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

Centre brake light not working

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight lift in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight lift in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Slight dampness of oil around engine underneath

Pass 16 Jan 2025 47,265 miles

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

Centre brake light not working

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts all around outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lift in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 47,080 miles

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

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

Centre brake light not working

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts all around outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lift in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 38,438 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight lift in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 38,411 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Not enough oil in vehicle (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight lift in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 28,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 28,850 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 28,745 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2022 23,309 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 22,210 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 18,997 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 18,291 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2018 17,151 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 15,784 miles

childseats fitted to rear seats

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 14,459 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 12,672 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 11,172 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 9,770 miles

both fronts and osr tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 Jul 2012 8,242 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 6,720 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 6,720 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 5,135 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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DX07 TXC is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DX07 TXC, 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 DX07 TXC registered?

DX07 TXC is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 July 2007.

Is DX07 TXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX07 TXC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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