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FH07 VCM

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,790 mi
Last recorded78,790 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 VCM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 78,790 miles

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

Offside Front strut top mounting slight play

Fail 5 Mar 2021 78,790 miles

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

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

Offside Front strut top mounting slight play

Pass 6 Feb 2020 72,327 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 72,327 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 66,671 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 60,054 miles

Central exhaust mounting corroded off exhaust (doesn't make exhaust insecure )

Pass 25 Jul 2016 53,649 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 48,131 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 48,131 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 39,159 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 27,187 miles

centre exhaust bracket deteriorating

Pass 25 Jun 2012 18,624 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 10,664 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 8,911 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 VCM is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FH07 VCM, 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 VCM registered?

FH07 VCM is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 June 2007.

Is FH07 VCM safe to buy?

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