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FG07 FHY

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,939 mi
Last recorded136,939 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 FHY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2025 136,939 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed due to major hole in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 134,611 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 134,611 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 127,339 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 127,339 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 119,475 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 119,475 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 112,196 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 109,115 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 104,262 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 97,507 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 97,365 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 92,665 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 88,989 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 88,989 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 83,649 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 78,726 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 71,821 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 71,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2012 52,774 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 33,420 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 33,420 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 24,017 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 23,978 miles

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

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

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 FHY is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FHY, 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 FG07 FHY registered?

FG07 FHY is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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