CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV07 VAM

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,707 mi
Last recorded139,707 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
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

RegistrationAV07 VAM
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

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 139,707 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 131,677 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly tight.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front top mount worn

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 122,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no check on front or rear brake pads

rear brake disc covers corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2017 122,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

no check on front or rear brake pads

rear brake disc covers corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2016 113,496 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 109,305 miles

both rear tyres getting low & age cracking.

Fail 8 Jun 2015 109,305 miles

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

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

both rear tyres getting low & age cracking.

Fail 12 Jun 2014 104,081 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 104,081 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 90,051 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,519 miles

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

exhaust system corroding in places

n/s/r tyre down to 3mm

rear discs corroded and worn

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jul 2011 63,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jul 2011 63,980 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2010 52,248 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

AV07 VAM is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV07 VAM, 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 AV07 VAM?

You can check the full history of AV07 VAM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV07 VAM registered?

AV07 VAM is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2007.

Is AV07 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV07 VAM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV07 VAM 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 AV07 VAM. 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.