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EK07 EFB

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

87,762 mi
Last recorded87,762 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 87,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread valleys (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 84,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 76,273 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 70,938 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 68,014 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 68,014 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020 64,810 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 60,331 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 54,426 miles

both front tyres slightly perished and worn on edges

Pass 16 May 2017 48,624 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 42,122 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 36,738 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 32,101 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 28,594 miles

rear tyres badly perished on outer tread

Pass 19 Apr 2012 25,244 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 19 Apr 2011 20,520 miles

o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r tyres perishing

Pass 20 Apr 2010 16,873 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

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 EFB is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EK07 EFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK07 EFB registered?

EK07 EFB is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 May 2007.

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