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EK07 EEU

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,863 mi
Last recorded78,863 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK07 EEU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 78,863 miles

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

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 23 Mar 2021 78,863 miles

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

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

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

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

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 24 Mar 2020 76,982 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine bay covers

Fail 23 Mar 2020 76,981 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine bay covers

Pass 16 Mar 2019 75,694 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 75,693 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 74,193 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 74,193 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 71,920 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 71,920 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 69,319 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 69,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 60,534 miles

offside front brake has s;ight bind

Pass 14 Mar 2014 53,579 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front brake has slight bind

Pass 14 Mar 2013 48,059 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 48,059 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 38,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 38,232 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,307 miles

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 9 Mar 2010 24,609 miles

front tyres wearing on inside +rear brake pads low

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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EK07 EEU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EK07 EEU, 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 EK07 EEU registered?

EK07 EEU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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