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NX07 UEJ

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,914 mi
Last recorded146,914 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX07 UEJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 146,914 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 141,654 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 141,447 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 138,174 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 133,823 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking om tread edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking om tread edge

Offside Rear tyre edge wear

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres edge wear

Fail 10 Jan 2022 133,682 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking om tread edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking om tread edge

Offside Rear tyre edge we#ar

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

both front tyres edge wear

Pass 22 Jan 2021 128,522 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Front suspension leg top bearing has slight play

Offside Rear tyres inner edge cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2020 124,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 124,818 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexie pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear flange (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front and rear mountings corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 124,815 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction p304 cylinder 4 misfire (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi and back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/side and n/side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 118,997 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 112,950 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 108,103 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 108,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 104,261 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 100,256 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 100,256 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 94,565 miles

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)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 94,565 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 83,724 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 75,698 miles

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

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

REAR BRAEK DISCS IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,576 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 45,117 miles

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

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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NX07 UEJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NX07 UEJ, 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 NX07 UEJ registered?

NX07 UEJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 March 2007.

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