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FH56 TVU

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

31,914 mi
Last recorded31,914 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH56 TVU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 31,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 31,914 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 26,826 miles

Nearside Front slight in strut top mounting

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise repair (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 26,822 miles

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

Nearside Front slight in strut top mounting

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise repair (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 21,042 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 24 Jun 2023 19,261 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 18,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust centre bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 18 Jun 2021 16,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread separating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread separating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 16,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread separating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread separating (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 16,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 16,265 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 15,347 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 15,347 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 14,754 miles

exhaust bracket broken but still supporting system

Pass 24 Jun 2016 13,874 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 10,577 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 5,880 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 5,186 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 4,042 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 3,116 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 2,318 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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FH56 TVU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FH56 TVU, 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 FH56 TVU registered?

FH56 TVU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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