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FD56 VHM

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,999 mi
Last recorded72,999 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 VHM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 72,999 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 69,805 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight damage to front bumper

Fail 30 Aug 2022 69,805 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 1 Sep 2021 66,941 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 64,263 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 59,073 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 52,248 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 46,092 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 46,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 38,483 miles

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

Rear brake pads appear low

Pass 28 Aug 2015 28,309 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 16,903 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 3,181 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2011 2,934 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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FD56 VHM is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FD56 VHM, 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 FD56 VHM registered?

FD56 VHM is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 February 2007.

Is FD56 VHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD56 VHM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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