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BV07 WUK

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 WUK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2026

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi-Brake Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi-Brake Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Heavy underseal underneath car

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam Axle is Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 81,101 miles

Center exhaust in a poor condition

Corrosion to rear axle beam and front subframe

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring corroded and in a poor condition (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 81,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle beam mount/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle beam mount/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Center exhaust in a poor condition

Corrosion to rear axle beam and front subframe

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring corroded and in a poor condition (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 77,021 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 77,014 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 72,572 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 69,411 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 66,272 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 63,681 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 59,420 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 55,785 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 52,243 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 48,797 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 45,233 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 41,414 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2013 36,849 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 36,849 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,493 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 25,808 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 20,645 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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BV07 WUK is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV07 WUK, 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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BV07 WUK is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 April 2007.

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