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FH07 LWK

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,888 mi
Last recorded107,888 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 LWK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 107,888 miles

Offside Front strut top has slight play in bush/bearing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2021 107,839 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front strut top has slight play in bush/bearing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 104,099 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

tyres cracking

Fail 18 Feb 2020 104,094 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

tyres cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2019 97,059 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear tyres cracking and worn

Pass 4 Oct 2018 93,905 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive + some rust @ sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 87,050 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 87,040 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 75,186 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 75,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 63,924 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 63,919 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 53,824 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 42,990 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 32,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2011 21,049 miles

Oil leak

offside rear brake disc inner face slightly pitted

offside rear brake slightly stiff to rotate

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 1 Jul 2010 11,362 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 11,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LWK is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FH07 LWK, 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 LWK registered?

FH07 LWK is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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