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EK07 TVN

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

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Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK07 TVN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 73,333 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 70,182 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front unable to clearly view outer pads

Nearside Rear unable to cleary view rear brake pads

Offside Rear unable to clearly view outer pads

Offside Rear unable to clearly view rear brake pads

Fail 19 Feb 2024 70,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front unable to clearly view outer pads

Nearside Rear unable to cleary view rear brake pads

Offside Rear unable to clearly view outer pads

Offside Rear unable to clearly view rear brake pads

Pass 10 Mar 2023 66,683 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 65,364 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 59,993 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 56,517 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 56,517 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 53,244 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 53,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 52,066 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 52,066 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 50,913 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 48,938 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 45,467 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 39,615 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 36,354 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,518 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 29,947 miles

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

Front brake discs are worn

Rear brake discs are worn

Pass 3 Mar 2010 25,773 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 25,771 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)

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 TVN is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 TVN, 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 TVN registered?

EK07 TVN is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is EK07 TVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK07 TVN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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