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DV07 XZJ

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,682 mi
Last recorded99,682 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV07 XZJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 99,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 95,147 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 85,784 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 71,549 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 71,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 69,709 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 66,911 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 66,911 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 59,026 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 55,650 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 55,650 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

os front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2017 47,506 miles

both rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2016 42,981 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre has small cut to sidewall not showing ply or cords

Rear both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Fail 23 Apr 2016 42,958 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Inner tyre has small cut to sidewall not showing ply or cords

Rear both rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 22 Apr 2015 38,830 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 34,254 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 29,473 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 29,473 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 24,109 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 27 Apr 2011 20,052 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 20,051 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 14,655 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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DV07 XZJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc 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 DV07 XZJ, 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 DV07 XZJ registered?

DV07 XZJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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