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BV07 WVA

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,552 mi
Last recorded79,552 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 WVA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 79,552 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 79,552 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake4 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 77,152 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 77,152 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 74,196 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 74,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 71,985 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 67,544 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 67,536 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

wiperblades poor

Pass 3 May 2012 59,857 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 50,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,999 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 36,923 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 WVA is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BV07 WVA, 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 BV07 WVA registered?

BV07 WVA is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 May 2007.

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The MOT history for BV07 WVA shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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