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EJ07 HLW

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,794 mi
Last recorded53,794 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 HLW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 53,794 miles

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

bonnet secondry catch part seized in the open position

both headlamp lenses discoloured

Fail 24 Apr 2024 53,793 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side offside linkage is seized on calliper (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

bonnet secondry catch part seized in the open position

both headlamp lenses discoloured

Pass 19 Apr 2023 48,242 miles

Nearside Rear Outer tyre tread area heavily cracked (border line pass)

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads cracking and cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Secondry bonnet catch seized in the open position

Fail 17 Apr 2023 48,237 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on front pipe area (holed) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective on front pipe (broken away) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer tyre tread area heavily cracked (border line pass)

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads cracking and cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Secondry bonnet catch seized in the open position

Pass 27 Apr 2022 42,559 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 42,558 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2021 42,274 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 41,856 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 39,190 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 36,120 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 33,321 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 30,607 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 30,607 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 28,043 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 25,209 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 21,343 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 17,190 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 13,655 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 10,490 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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EJ07 HLW is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EJ07 HLW, 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 EJ07 HLW registered?

EJ07 HLW is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 June 2007.

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The MOT history for EJ07 HLW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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