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SC56 EWT

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,605 mi
Last recorded92,605 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC56 EWT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 92,605 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

all 4 backplates poor condition

Pass 5 Dec 2024 88,569 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 85,620 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 82,963 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 82,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Dec 2021 80,209 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 70,265 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both abs ring corroded (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 70,262 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both abs ring corroded (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 64,173 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both abs ring corroded (1.6 (e))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 64,173 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both abs ring corroded (1.6 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 60,601 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 60,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 58,499 miles

Parking Brake efficiency 16% it would appear that the braking system may require adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

x1 exhaust bracket broken

Fail 7 Dec 2017 58,498 miles

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

Parking Brake efficiency 16% it would appear that the braking system may require adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

x1 exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Dec 2016 54,721 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,715 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 50,693 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 50,482 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 50,050 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 49,654 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 44,143 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 36,583 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 36,508 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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SC56 EWT is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red 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 SC56 EWT, 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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SC56 EWT is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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