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BB07 UZB

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,884 mi
Last recorded107,884 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB07 UZB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 107,884 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 93,286 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 9 Dec 2022 93,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible part (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2021 87,710 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 83,746 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Dec 2020 83,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very little braking efficiency (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Dec 2019 80,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 79,660 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 76,537 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 76,536 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 72,806 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 69,841 miles

centre stop light not working

Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,882 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

Fail 23 Jun 2014 63,874 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre stop lamp not working.

Pass 8 Jun 2013 61,809 miles

exhaust front support bracket insecure

n/s/f tyre on (3mm)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 61,545 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 56,053 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 43,972 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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BB07 UZB is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BB07 UZB, 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 BB07 UZB registered?

BB07 UZB is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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