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DY07 FEH

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,229 mi
Last recorded88,229 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 FEH
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 88,229 miles

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

Offside Front permissible wear in top bearing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2025 88,226 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe join before flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front permissible wear in top bearing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2023 80,998 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 80,994 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 70,801 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S/F TOP SHOCK MOUNT SLIGHT FREE PLAY

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2022 70,625 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S/R AND O/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST

N/S/R BRAKE CALIPER HAND BRAKE SIDE LEVER IS FULLY FORWARD INDICATING A FAULT

N/S/R HAND BRAKE CABLE DISCONNECTED FROM CALIPER

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S/F TOP SHOCK MOUNT SLIGHT FREE PLAY

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 59,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Inner sills corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension and braking components corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2022 59,062 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Inner sills corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension and braking components corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2021 49,205 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 44,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 44,590 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 40,076 miles

Front and centre exhaust mountings insecure

Pass 3 Jan 2018 34,898 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 34,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring on cv joint (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring on cv joint (3.4.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 33,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2015 32,118 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 32,118 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 30,513 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 28,401 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust front support mount detached, supporting exhaust

Fail 18 Dec 2013 28,401 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust front support mount detached, supporting exhaust

Pass 21 Dec 2012 25,147 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 21,175 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 15,203 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 14,357 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 FEH is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY07 FEH, 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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DY07 FEH is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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