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AV07 FLK

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,892 mi
Last recorded90,892 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 FLK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2026 90,892 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 83,421 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 22 May 2024 79,356 miles

Nearside Front check strap broken

Fail 15 May 2024 79,346 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front check strap broken

Pass 30 Mar 2023 76,685 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 73,915 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 73,915 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 69,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 68,261 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 63,859 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

OSR PARKING BRAKE EFFORT SLIGHTLY REDUCED

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

SLIGHT BIND IN OSR BRAKE

Pass 27 Mar 2018 59,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend repair (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded strongly advise clean and seal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front dip beam image poor

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both pipes to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

front exhaust flexi exhaust broken

Fail 26 Mar 2018 59,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt recommend repair (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded strongly advise clean and seal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front dip beam image poor

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both pipes to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

front exhaust flexi exhaust broken

Pass 27 Mar 2017 54,378 miles

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

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

Front flexi exhaust broken

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 54,378 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

Front flexi exhaust broken

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 49,203 miles

FRONT BRAKE APPLIACTION SLIGHTLY UNEVEN - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

OSR HANDBRAKE MECHANISM ON CALIPER NOT FULLY RETARDING

SLIGHT BIND IN NSF BRAKE - ADVISE INVESTIGATION

SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF STRUT TOP MOUNTING

Pass 17 Mar 2015 44,413 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 44,413 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 38,391 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

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

n/s wiper blade splitting.

Fail 20 Mar 2014 38,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both rear tyres perished.

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

n/s wiper blade splitting.

n/s/r brake has a slight bind.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 31,944 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

battery insecure

Fail 13 Mar 2013 31,944 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

battery insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2012 29,450 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 24,336 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 16,689 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AV07 FLK is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV07 FLK, 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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AV07 FLK is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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