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FE07 YWG

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

79,304 mi
Last recorded79,304 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE07 YWG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 79,304 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 72,998 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 72,982 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 69,089 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2023 69,089 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 65,561 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 65,553 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 61,878 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 61,877 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 59,294 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 59,128 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 56,445 miles

o/s/r shock absorber damp

Pass 24 Apr 2017 55,992 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 55,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 48,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 48,785 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working bothsides (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 36,580 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 36,580 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 28,041 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

main beam switch

Pass 30 Jul 2013 23,442 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre size walls cracked no cord showing

offside rear tyre sized walls perished

Pass 17 Jul 2012 17,962 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 17,959 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 12,557 miles

front indicators have wrap around lenses

Fail 15 Jul 2011 12,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front indicators have wrap around lenses

Pass 26 Mar 2010 9,586 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 YWG is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FE07 YWG, 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 YWG registered?

FE07 YWG is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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