CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF07 LXY

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

81,940 mi
Last recorded81,940 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 LXY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 81,940 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 81,921 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 75,843 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 72,998 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 71,583 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 71,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 70,243 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test 2 sat nav unit ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 66,705 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged corroded/cracked (1.6 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear nearside and offside tyres slight surface cracking edges (wet conndition)

Fail 15 Jan 2021 66,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and bottom covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side minor effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (nearside minor effort) (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged corroded/cracked (1.6 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear nearside and offside tyres slight surface cracking edges (wet conndition)

Pass 11 Jan 2020 63,798 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect leaking from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 58,142 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre 3mm worn inner edge ,outer edge cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm bald inner edge ,outer edge cracking no cords/ply exposed at time. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear tyres surface cracking edges

Fail 24 Jan 2019 58,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre 3mm worn inner edge ,outer edge cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm bald inner edge ,outer edge cracking no cords/ply exposed at time. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear tyres surface cracking edges

Pass 24 Jan 2018 53,780 miles

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

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres minor surface cracking edges.

Fail 18 Jan 2018 53,709 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort caliper lever seized check cable as well (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres minor surface cracking edges.

Pass 17 Jan 2017 46,813 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 38,442 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 26,864 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 14 Jan 2015 26,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 20 Jan 2014 19,660 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 16,882 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 13,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 11,022 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 9,416 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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF07 LXY is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver 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 AF07 LXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF07 LXY?

You can check the full history of AF07 LXY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF07 LXY registered?

AF07 LXY is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 July 2007.

Is AF07 LXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF07 LXY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF07 LXY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF07 LXY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.