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NU07 XXO

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,741 mi
Last recorded108,741 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU07 XXO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 108,741 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 106,859 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 106,849 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 101,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 101,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 97,860 miles

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

nearside front outer cv boot deterioated

slight movement at battery fixings

Fail 13 Aug 2020 97,860 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

nearside front outer cv boot deterioated

slight movement at battery fixings

Pass 30 Aug 2019 91,271 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 91,190 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested MAJOR EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing SNAPPED WHEEL STUD (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 83,460 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2018 83,457 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 76,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads can not be seen by tester (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs can not be seen by the tester (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads can not be seen by tester (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs can not be seen by tester (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 75,658 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads can not be seen by tester (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs can not be seen by the tester (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads can not be seen by tester (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs can not be seen by tester (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 66,962 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 66,962 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 57,694 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 47,377 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 47,071 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 43,111 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 35,672 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 26,353 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 10,166 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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NU07 XXO 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 63.6%.

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 NU07 XXO, 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 NU07 XXO registered?

NU07 XXO is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 August 2007.

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