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FG07 TKO

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

96,085 mi
Last recorded96,085 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 TKO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 96,085 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 96,085 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 90,373 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 84,677 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 84,625 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 80,383 miles

suggest tracking check

Fail 9 Apr 2015 80,383 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s front disc been hot and gone blue

suggest tracking check

Pass 24 Apr 2014 74,866 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 74,866 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s rear disc corroded bad inner face

Pass 15 Apr 2013 65,992 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)

both front tyres worn hard inner edge suggest tracking check

Fail 10 Apr 2013 65,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

both front tyres worn hard inner edge suggest tracking check

Pass 16 Apr 2012 51,999 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 51,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 40,156 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 40,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 27,945 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 TKO is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 TKO, 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 TKO registered?

FG07 TKO is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 April 2007.

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