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DY07 FDP

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,284 mi
Last recorded83,284 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 FDP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 83,284 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 77,123 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 77,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 77,121 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shocker top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 73,621 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (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))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 68,987 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 64,082 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 57,155 miles

secondary bonnet catch seized

Fail 22 Aug 2016 57,144 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 12 Sep 2015 49,627 miles

1 Ltr of oil added to enable emissions test to be conducted

coolant level low

Fail 12 Sep 2015 49,627 miles

1 Ltr of oil added to enable emissions test to be conducted

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant level low

Pass 15 Aug 2014 41,531 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Sep 2013 35,894 miles

Engine check light ON.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 35,894 miles

Engine check light ON.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 31,489 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 31,464 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 22,436 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers smearing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Feb 2011 14,593 miles

front tyres wearing thin on in side edge

Pass 26 Feb 2010 7,394 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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DY07 FDP is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DY07 FDP, 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 DY07 FDP registered?

DY07 FDP is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 March 2007.

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