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EJ07 SPX

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,960 mi
Last recorded103,960 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 SPX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 103,960 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2025 102,671 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2024 102,306 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 102,305 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 96,285 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer side lights faded x 2

Front Upper play in mcpherson strut top mounts x 2

Fail 21 Sep 2023 96,132 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 88,699 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 88,699 miles

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

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

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 80,984 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 73,415 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 66,555 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 66,233 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 66,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 64,585 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Apr 2017 62,501 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Offside Front water level low

Fail 19 Apr 2017 62,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Offside Front water level low

Pass 27 Apr 2016 59,746 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 59,692 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 57,138 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 54,282 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 51,323 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear brakes rubbing slightly

wipers deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2012 48,236 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 44,798 miles

unable to confirm condition of brake linings

Pass 10 Apr 2010 34,148 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 SPX is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SPX, 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 SPX is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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