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PK07 EDX

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,861 mi
Last recorded66,861 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK07 EDX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 66,861 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE TO REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 66,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BY FUEL TANK AS MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded AS MARKED (1.1.11 (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 LENS DEFECTIVE (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded AS MARKED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL, INNER ARCH, SEATBELT MOUNTING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE TO REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 66,857 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 65,901 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 65,900 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 64,839 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 64,839 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 63,816 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 63,813 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 62,716 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes in wheel arches slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 62,714 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes in wheel arches slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 61,165 miles

Nearside Rear seatbelt retracts slowly

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

brake pipes corroded

parking brake low efficiency

Fail 10 Nov 2020 61,156 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seatbelt retracts slowly

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

bonnet safety catch not working

brake pipes corroded

parking brake low efficiency

Pass 7 Nov 2019 58,449 miles

bonnet safety catch not working

brake pipes slight corrosion

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

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

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

nearside parking brake recording low effort compared with offside

nearside rear and offside rear seatbelts retract slowly

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

parking brake low efficiency

Fail 7 Nov 2019 58,449 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet safety catch not working

brake pipes slight corrosion

nearside parking brake recording low effort compared with offside

nearside rear and offside rear seatbelts retract slowly

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

parking brake low efficiency

Pass 9 Nov 2018 55,072 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear and nearside rear.... corroded (1.1.11 (c))

bonnet secondary catch faulty

Fail 8 Nov 2018 55,070 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear and nearside rear.... corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

bonnet secondary catch faulty

Pass 13 Nov 2017 50,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,536 miles

Offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2016 46,524 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2015 42,647 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 37,109 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 37,109 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 30,314 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,597 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 26,597 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,834 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 17,209 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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PK07 EDX is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PK07 EDX, 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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PK07 EDX is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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