CarVerify

Free Car Check

FE07 VFM

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

58,278 mi
Last recorded58,278 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE07 VFM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 58,278 miles

both sides rear brake callipers levers to hand brake siezed

Fail 3 Apr 2025 58,278 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall 165/60r14-75h (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both sides rear brake callipers levers to hand brake siezed

Pass 28 Mar 2024 47,192 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 36,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front brake binding

slight play in front top mounts

Fail 17 Mar 2023 36,555 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear brake binding

offside front brake binding

slight play in front top mounts

Pass 24 Mar 2022 25,090 miles

Slight play in front top mounts

Pass 23 Mar 2021 18,108 miles

Front Upper Mcpherson strut mountings worn

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

cannot see brake pads

Pass 24 Mar 2020 13,041 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 7,617 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front top strut mountings worn

cannot see brake pads

Pass 26 Mar 2018 7,557 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 7,435 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 7,288 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 7,053 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 6,688 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 6,311 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 6,175 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 5,927 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 5,522 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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FE07 VFM is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FE07 VFM, 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

How do I check the history of FE07 VFM?

You can check the full history of FE07 VFM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FE07 VFM registered?

FE07 VFM is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is FE07 VFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE07 VFM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE07 VFM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FE07 VFM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.