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BX07 FBY

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,275 mi
Last recorded69,275 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX07 FBY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 69,275 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 61,147 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective front & central rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front bumper adrift

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 61,146 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective front & central rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front bumper adrift

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 56,401 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 56,401 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 46,776 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 37,191 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 30,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 25,391 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 25,385 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 25,282 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 20,894 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 18,989 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 16,041 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 13,363 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 13,362 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BX07 FBY is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BX07 FBY, 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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BX07 FBY is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 9 July 2007.

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