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YP07 EKB

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,942 mi
Last recorded67,942 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP07 EKB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2026 67,942 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at joint to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall split perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall split on inside perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering trailing arm mounting point (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at joint to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded top coil corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 64,093 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center pipe front brackets fractured rear bracket modified (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface rotten and flaking (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear mounting bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just passed (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 64,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Exhaust mounting defective center pipe front brackets fractured rear bracket modified (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface rotten and flaking (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear mounting bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just passed (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 60,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 28 Mar 2023 56,650 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Secondary bonnet catch seized

Fail 24 Mar 2023 56,557 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material outer both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 29 Mar 2022 52,023 miles

osf antiroll bar link slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2021 48,745 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 48,745 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 47,660 miles

front tyres worn more towards edges

o/s/r tyre cracking due to age

Pass 2 Mar 2019 41,907 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 37,834 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 34,998 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2017 34,992 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 30,022 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 24,893 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 20,754 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 17,182 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 14,864 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 11,398 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 8,590 miles

Offside Front Upper 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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YP07 EKB is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YP07 EKB, 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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YP07 EKB is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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