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FE07 ZYF

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

80,265 mi
Last recorded80,265 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE07 ZYF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 80,265 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both-sides (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 80,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both-sides (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 77,435 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 77,423 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 77,069 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 12 Nov 2018 77,064 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached locking nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 20 Dec 2017 69,421 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 69,296 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 63,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

footbrake as a low (rear)

wheel alignment req checking

Pass 21 Dec 2015 58,217 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 58,213 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 51,804 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 51,800 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 51,783 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2013 48,405 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 48,371 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,522 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres treads are split and perrished ... no ply or cords showing

Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,861 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 34,138 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 ZYF is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 ZYF, 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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FE07 ZYF is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 March 2007.

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