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DY07 VSP

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

48,442 mi
Last recorded48,442 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 VSP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 48,442 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 48,442 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 47,850 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2024 47,125 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 46,459 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 11 Mar 2022 44,976 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 11 Mar 2022 44,976 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (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 15 Mar 2021 43,393 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 42,750 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 41,727 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 40,829 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 40,829 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 39,147 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 37,010 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 34,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 34,156 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 30,781 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

light pipe corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2014 30,781 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

light pipe corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2013 25,163 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 25,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 22,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2011 18,972 miles

unable to see front and rear brake pads to inspect

Pass 9 Apr 2010 14,919 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 VSP is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DY07 VSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY07 VSP registered?

DY07 VSP is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 March 2007.

Is DY07 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY07 VSP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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