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FH07 EXB

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,868 mi
Last recorded81,868 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 EXB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 81,868 miles

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

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

bonnet safety catch stiff

both front wipers smearing

nearside rear brake sticking & squeaking

negative terminal loose

offside rear brake back plate corroded

offside washers poor

Pass 22 Jul 2016 81,830 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 81,830 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 79,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake discs slightly worn

o/s washer jet poor

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking around inner edge

rear brakes sticking slightly

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 7 Aug 2014 77,250 miles

discs slightly worn

slight movement in front suspension top mounts

Fail 16 Nov 2013 72,786 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 72,786 miles

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

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

Pass 29 Nov 2012 68,122 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

slight movement in o/s/f shocker top mount

Pass 21 Dec 2011 62,700 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 62,700 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 52,393 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 52,393 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

clutch release bearing very noisey and clutch heavy in use reccomend attention asap

Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,191 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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FH07 EXB is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FH07 EXB, 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 FH07 EXB registered?

FH07 EXB is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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