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HT07 HNB

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

73,539 mi
Last recorded73,539 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT07 HNB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 73,539 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 72,219 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked / poor (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 70,302 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output requires polish (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 70,302 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to holed exhaust (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases end section holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output requires polish (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 68,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Slight play in top suspension mount

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm and worn bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Residue (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 68,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Slight play in top suspension mount

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 2mm and worn bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Residue (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 66,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 62,265 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 62,265 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower Arm Outer Ball Joint Dust Cover Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint Leak Mid To Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 57,859 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 57,859 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 49,202 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 38,333 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner tyre edge bald

Fail 14 Jun 2017 38,208 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

2 ltr engine oil top up added

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner tyre edge bald

Pass 12 Jul 2016 29,645 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 29,645 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 22,285 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 18,517 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

brake fluid level low

exhaust mount brackets corroded/broken in places

nsf tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

nsf wiperblade split

Pass 24 Aug 2013 13,872 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2013 13,870 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)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Aug 2012 9,762 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 5,380 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 85 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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HT07 HNB is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 HT07 HNB, 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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HT07 HNB is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 August 2007.

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