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SA07 EPD

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,728 mi
Last recorded89,728 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA07 EPD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 89,728 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nsf (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively front both (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsr (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 81,057 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 89,120 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 81,910 miles

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

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 79,797 miles

Engine management lamp on at time of test

Fail 9 Feb 2018 79,797 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven trailing 70% (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly trailing 70% (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine management lamp on at time of test

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 72,592 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 72,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake application uneven trailing and binding (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 64,294 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted slightly stiff (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

rear wiper arm //blade missing at time of test

Fail 20 Feb 2016 64,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven trailing 63% (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly trailing 63% (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted slightly stiff (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded up to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

rear wiper arm //blade missing at time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2015 57,668 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear backplates corroded

noise from front suspension require further investigation

rear boot damaged, rear boot light staying on

Fail 13 Feb 2015 57,647 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear backplates corroded

noise from front suspension require further investigation

rear boot damaged, rear boot light staying on

Pass 5 Feb 2014 46,085 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 46,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 35,971 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 35,971 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 30,173 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 22,258 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 17,543 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SA07 EPD is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SA07 EPD, 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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SA07 EPD is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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