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SE54 LLE

2007 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

48,863 mi
Last recorded48,863 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 LLE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 48,863 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 48,863 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 46,062 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear exhaust mountings detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 43,406 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lights faded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 41,448 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lights will need polishing soon due to pattern very dim (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 36,331 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 36,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 30,716 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 25,249 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Slight bind nearside rear

Pass 31 Aug 2018 17,436 miles

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

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

wipers in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2017 12,322 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 10,051 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 9,437 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 8,822 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 7,959 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 7,319 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 6,528 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 5,132 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 5,132 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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SE54 LLE is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 SE54 LLE, 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 SE54 LLE registered?

SE54 LLE is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 September 2007.

Is SE54 LLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE54 LLE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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