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FE07 LSZ

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,005 mi
Last recorded87,005 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE07 LSZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 87,005 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 87,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 79,614 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 72,615 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 72,615 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 51,712 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired both side (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 51,712 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired both side (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 30,391 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 25,014 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 24,397 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

slight rear brake bind

Pass 10 Apr 2017 23,559 miles

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

slight rear brake bind

Fail 10 Apr 2017 23,559 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

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

front tyres perished/splitting

slight rear brake bind

Pass 25 Apr 2016 22,722 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 21,920 miles

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

rear tyres perished/splitting

Pass 8 May 2014 21,072 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 19,990 miles

slight play in both front shocker top mounts

Pass 17 Apr 2012 19,024 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 17,989 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 17,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 16,871 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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FE07 LSZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE07 LSZ, 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 FE07 LSZ registered?

FE07 LSZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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