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FL07 BXU

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,848 mi
Last recorded37,848 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL07 BXU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 37,848 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 37,650 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 37,250 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 36,869 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 36,500 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 36,499 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 36,063 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 35,723 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 34,421 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 31,327 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 30,951 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 30,582 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Aug 2014 29,803 miles

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

both rear tyres has crack on outer sidewall due to age of the tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2013 28,779 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to crack on the side walls

Front brakes binding slightly

Front wipers smeering

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2013 28,779 miles

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

Both rear tyres are starting to crack on the side walls

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front brakes binding slightly

Front wipers smeering

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 26,375 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 22,917 miles

n/s front tyre outer wall damaged but not excessive at time of test suggest change to avoid possible blow out

Pass 19 Mar 2010 17,130 miles

o/s front tyre outer wall slightly damaged legal at time of test but suggest change to avoid possible blow out

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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FL07 BXU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FL07 BXU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FL07 BXU?

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What year was FL07 BXU registered?

FL07 BXU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 15 March 2007.

Is FL07 BXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL07 BXU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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