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DK07 XCV

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,577 mi
Last recorded84,577 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK07 XCV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 84,577 miles

Offside Front seat belt webbing slightly damage

parking brake low reserved

Fail 17 Dec 2025 84,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front seat belt webbing slightly damage

parking brake low reserved

Pass 11 Sep 2024 79,553 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside and inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside and inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 76,595 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated topped up brake fluid level as it was on the minimum mark (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 76,595 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated topped up brake fluid level as it was on the minimum mark (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 71,631 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 71,630 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers blades torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 70,759 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 69,550 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 68,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked inner and outer edges of tread and within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 68,538 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure Both front and middle brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked inner and outer edges of tread and within tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 64,024 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 57,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 57,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 51,015 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 45,157 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 38,909 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 32,960 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 32,960 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,960 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 22,618 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 17,299 miles

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

cracks in wall of n/s/f tyre but no canvasse showing

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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DK07 XCV is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DK07 XCV, 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 DK07 XCV registered?

DK07 XCV is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 June 2007.

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