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EA07 YXE

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,585 mi
Last recorded93,585 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 YXE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 93,585 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2022 93,577 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 92,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but no excessively

both rear tyres cracked and perished

nearside front cv boot leaking grease

Fail 17 Sep 2021 92,755 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but no excessively

nearside front cv boot leaking grease

Pass 26 Sep 2020 88,753 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 83,479 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 83,478 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 77,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 77,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 70,998 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 70,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 63,594 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 63,588 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 55,601 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 48,461 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 41,672 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 34,891 miles

Both front tyres worn (4mm approx)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 28,370 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 21,862 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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EA07 YXE is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EA07 YXE, 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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EA07 YXE is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 April 2007.

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