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FH07 YSS

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,120 mi
Last recorded123,120 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 YSS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 123,120 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 116,609 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 109,884 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 100,247 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 98,608 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 94,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake requirements only just met

Pass 16 Mar 2016 91,673 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 84,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

middle exhaust as temp repair on exhaust bracket

osr brake disc pitted and corroded / on outer face / nsr brake disc as sings of got hot

Fail 17 Feb 2015 84,786 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

middle exhaust as temp repair on exhaust bracket

osr brake binding / osr brake discspitted and corroded on outer face / nsr brake disc as sings of got hot

Pass 19 Feb 2014 73,523 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 73,517 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear discs heavily corroded and pitted

Pass 31 Jan 2013 61,203 miles

rear disc/s corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 53,696 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 43,670 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 43,670 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 43,670 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 43,670 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 32,988 miles

both wipers smearing

front brake pads & disks worn

Fail 5 Jun 2010 32,988 miles

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

both wipers smearing

front brake pads & disks worn

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 YSS is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 YSS, 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 YSS registered?

FH07 YSS is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2007.

Is FH07 YSS safe to buy?

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