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EN07 HZU

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,495 mi
Last recorded82,495 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN07 HZU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 82,495 miles

2 exhaust hangers split. System adequately supported at time of inspection

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake efficiency met at 20%.

emissions just met

front wipers slightly smearing

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

slight corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Fail 18 Dec 2017 82,495 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating 50 Kg F + pedal pulsating (3.7.B.3)

2 exhaust hangers split. System adequately supported at time of inspection

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill to floor area (5.2.6)

Parking brake efficiency ONLY JUST MET at 16%. readings: 100 / 80

emissions just met

front wipers slightly smearing

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

slight corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Fail 8 Dec 2017 82,475 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating 50 Kg F + pedal pulsating (3.7.B.3)

2 exhaust hangers split. System adequately supported at time of inspection

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill to floor area (5.2.6)

Parking brake efficiency ONLY JUST MET at 16%. readings: 100 / 80

emissions just met

front wipers slightly smearing

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

slight corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Pass 22 Dec 2016 61,174 miles

Emissions: CO just met

Front exhaust hanger split. System adequately supported at time of inspection

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill / sill to floor area (5.2.6)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

parking brake efficiency only just met at 17%

slight corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Fail 9 Dec 2016 60,832 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Emissions: CO just met

Front exhaust hanger split. System adequately supported at time of inspection

Nearside Headlamp aim too high PRS: adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill / sill to floor area (5.2.6)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

parking brake efficiency only just met at 17%

slight corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Pass 14 Nov 2015 60,740 miles

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

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

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

Offside offside front strut top mount worn

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened overheated (3.5.1n)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 60,715 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Offside offside front strut top mount worn

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened overheated (3.5.1n)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 53,666 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 45,796 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 45,794 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 39,288 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front wheel trims covering tyre valves

Pass 30 Jul 2011 27,399 miles

slight damage o/s center sill

Pass 18 Jul 2010 16,414 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre little low on 3mm damage to outer tyre wall meets requirements at time of test

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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EN07 HZU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EN07 HZU, 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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EN07 HZU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 June 2007.

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