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FL07 XDT

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

28,896 mi
Last recorded28,896 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL07 XDT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 28,896 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush split with excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 27,640 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking on inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 27,640 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking on inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 26,061 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive nsf driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking and perishing between tread/sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 26,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive nsf driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking and perishing between tread/sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 24,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 24,618 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 23,456 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 22,211 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 22,190 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 20,482 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 20,120 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 19,474 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 18,588 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 18,588 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer and pipe holed (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leak (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 17,698 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 15,862 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE PERISHED AND CRACKING

Pass 18 Feb 2014 14,953 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 14,953 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 13,974 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 12,335 miles

hi level brake light inop

Pass 28 Feb 2011 11,020 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 9,675 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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FL07 XDT is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 FL07 XDT, 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 FL07 XDT registered?

FL07 XDT is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 March 2007.

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