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EJ57 AXM

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,598 mi
Last recorded83,598 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 AXM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 83,598 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 83,495 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 83,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 80,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 80,337 miles

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 78,220 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 72,858 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 68,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion under body

exhaust corroded though-out

Fail 6 Oct 2017 68,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion under body

exhaust corroded though-out

Pass 7 Oct 2016 61,517 miles

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat in place

secondary bonnet catch seized

n/s/r child seat not fitted correctly

Fail 7 Oct 2016 61,517 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat in place

secondary bonnet catch seized

n/s/r child seat not fitted correctly

Pass 8 Oct 2015 52,835 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on the inner edges

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2015 52,835 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both front tyres worn smooth on the inner edges

Nearside Windscreen wiper smearing the windscreen slightly

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2014 40,374 miles

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

rear wiper split

Fail 26 Sep 2014 40,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,971 miles

centre exhaust metal hanger broken, supported ok

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Sep 2013 28,967 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre exhaust metal hanger broken, supported ok

coolant level below min

negative battery terminal insecure

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Sep 2012 26,024 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 21,804 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 21,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 17,138 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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EJ57 AXM is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 EJ57 AXM, 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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EJ57 AXM is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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