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SA07 EXM

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

108,909 mi
Last recorded108,909 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA07 EXM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 May 2021 108,909 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes in arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner rear sill jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Front cross member corroded/ holes holding coolant radiator

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake bind

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

secondary bonnet latch seized in open position

Pass 18 Jun 2020 102,227 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 102,212 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 99,940 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both outer sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 99,938 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both outer sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 99,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement caliper pivot (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2017 95,334 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 95,334 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 90,034 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 90,034 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 82,092 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 82,092 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 74,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 65,500 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 65,500 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front discs poor

Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,862 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 54,862 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 42,383 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 29,905 miles

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

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 EXM is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 SA07 EXM, 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 EXM is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 April 2007.

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