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GD07 HLE

2007 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,877 mi
Last recorded81,877 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD07 HLE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 81,877 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 75,031 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 75,030 miles

Emissions unable to be completed readings too high to commence (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 74,601 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 69,702 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 58,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 58,756 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 55,644 miles

Offside Front Upper top mounting slightly worn

bonnet release handle broken

Fail 11 Jun 2020 55,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn through to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper top mounting slightly worn

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet release handle broken

Pass 11 Apr 2019 53,925 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 53,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wipers poor

Pass 15 Mar 2018 50,440 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 50,440 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 46,595 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak oil filter area ()

bonnet retaining device stiff

Fail 20 Mar 2017 46,595 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Oil leak oil filter area ()

bonnet retaining device stiff

Pass 19 Mar 2016 44,770 miles

oil leak, appears to be leaking from oil filter

Pass 21 Mar 2015 43,544 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Mar 2014 42,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust hangers broken

front tyres perished

rear tyres badly perished

Fail 25 Mar 2014 42,201 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust hangers broken

front tyres perished

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 20 Mar 2013 40,547 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2012 39,060 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 30,972 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 23,272 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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GD07 HLE is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GD07 HLE, 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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GD07 HLE is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 July 2007.

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