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GL07 NXS

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,103 mi
Last recorded115,103 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL07 NXS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 115,103 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 88,652 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 85,067 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 82,553 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated

Nearside track rod end ball joint cover deteriorated

Offside Front suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust bracket missing

parking brake low efficiency

Pass 8 Nov 2021 80,161 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust mounting bracket missing

Fail 2 Nov 2021 80,157 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust mounting bracket missing

Pass 3 Nov 2020 78,074 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 76,645 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Both rears levers sticking slightly

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears perishing in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 75,261 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 73,566 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm tread plus bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm tread plus bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 71,792 miles

Both front tyres worn heavy on there edges

Pass 29 Oct 2015 64,205 miles

both rear tyres perished no cords exposed

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Oct 2015 64,205 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both rear tyres perished no cords exposed

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 3 Nov 2014 54,684 miles

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 6 Nov 2013 48,281 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 41,753 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 41,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 37,274 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 33,044 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 28,941 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 28,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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GL07 NXS is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GL07 NXS, 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 GL07 NXS registered?

GL07 NXS is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 June 2007.

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