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SM07 DDL

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,923 mi
Last recorded49,923 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 DDL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 49,923 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 47,040 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective NOT EFFECTING SECURITY OF EXHAUST (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S & N/S PADS GOOD (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush SLIGHT PLAY IN UPPER MOUNT /BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 47,040 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective NOT EFFECTING SECURITY OF EXHAUST (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S & N/S PADS GOOD (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high O/S & N/S RESET TO MOT SPEC (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush SLIGHT PLAY IN UPPER MOUNT /BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 44,541 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 44,541 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush TOP SHOCK MOUNT WORN (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 165/60/14 75T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective WILL WELD BACK ON OK (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 42,006 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Possible caliper sliders (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 42,006 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Possible caliper sliders (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 39,739 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 39,613 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 39,314 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 37,729 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 35,487 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 32,917 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 29,533 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 25,833 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 21,258 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 15,404 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 9,970 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 5,042 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 4,606 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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SM07 DDL is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SM07 DDL, 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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SM07 DDL is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 March 2007.

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