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FG07 RYB

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,438 mi
Last recorded114,438 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 RYB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 114,438 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 106,626 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark half way (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front n/s and o/s top mounts have slight play

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 96,993 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 84,056 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 77,728 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 77,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 74,379 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 74,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 61,050 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 61,050 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 50,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 50,758 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 36,541 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 33,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 31,342 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 29,362 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 27,261 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 23,092 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 20,140 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 15,292 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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FG07 RYB is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG07 RYB, 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 RYB registered?

FG07 RYB is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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