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FG07 EWS

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,525 mi
Last recorded88,525 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 EWS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2020 88,525 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose split / insecure / worn (1.1.2 (c))

Brake performance not tested ALL 4 brakes binding sufficient to prevent wheel bearing check (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inop (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement calliper lever or handbrake no free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroding ... advise replace soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 88,522 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, near near side rear brake flexy hose area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, near of side rear flexy hose area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Bulb wants replacing (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement Brake caliper/park brake lever in stuck the "On position" (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Bonnet secondary safety catch seized

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak At "Repaired section" of down pipe. Weld blow hole (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pads and disc area have been running very hot. Suggest new pads as a minimum if MOT repairs are address

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Quite bad really. Recommend replacement ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 87,109 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 83,418 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 83,400 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2017 76,427 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 76,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 72,826 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 72,788 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2015 68,379 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 60,631 miles

n/s/f ABS sensor ring broken but still functions

Pass 3 May 2013 57,124 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 51,224 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all exhaust corroded

Pass 31 May 2011 41,286 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 29,799 miles

rear tyres perished

wipers poor clearing

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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FG07 EWS is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FG07 EWS, 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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FG07 EWS is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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