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SM07 DUY

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

62,907 mi
Last recorded62,907 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 DUY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 62,907 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 62,891 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 60,222 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 60,222 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake guard loose

Fail 10 Jul 2025 60,212 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 51,300 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 39,669 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all mechanical components corroded

parking brake just met requirements

Fail 12 May 2023 39,665 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and out sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all mechanical components corroded

parking brake just met requirements

Fail 22 Feb 2023 39,630 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill & inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring seat corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear handbrake efficiency low [17%]

Pass 28 Feb 2022 37,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 37,189 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 36,952 miles

Slight play on front strut mounts.

Some corrosion at front and rear suspension areas.

Fail 23 Feb 2021 36,951 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight play on front strut mounts.

Some corrosion at front and rear suspension areas.

Pass 11 Feb 2020 36,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 35,535 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 34,633 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 34,633 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 33,793 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 33,793 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported brackets broken. (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported brackets broken. (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 31,831 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 27,777 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 24,848 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 20,913 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 18,112 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 15,185 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 12,110 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 DUY is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SM07 DUY, 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 SM07 DUY registered?

SM07 DUY is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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