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EJ07 HLY

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,045 mi
Last recorded79,045 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 HLY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 79,045 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 79,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 71,675 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 71,675 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 63,534 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 63,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 57,033 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 49,232 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 43,087 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread pattern

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 12 May 2017 40,186 miles

unable to see condition of brake pads

Pass 26 May 2016 37,380 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 14 May 2015 33,564 miles

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 29 May 2014 30,438 miles

unable to see condition of front brake pads

Pass 18 May 2013 26,094 miles

unable to see condition of brake pads through wheels

Pass 30 May 2012 21,648 miles

unable to see condition of brake pads through wheels

Fail 26 May 2012 21,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

unable to see condition of brake pads through wheels

Pass 1 Jun 2011 17,617 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 13,874 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 HLY is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HLY, 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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EJ07 HLY is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 June 2007.

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