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FM07 AED

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,118 mi
Last recorded88,118 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 AED
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 88,118 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both ..n/s & o/s ././misty (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 88,118 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both ..n/s & o/s ././misty (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both ...n/s & o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 74,823 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 62,421 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter rotten (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlights cloudy

Pass 1 Oct 2021 57,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 53,324 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 48,330 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 41,738 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 39,108 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 36,827 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 33,729 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 33,729 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 31,034 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 28,188 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 25,059 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 25,059 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 21,568 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 21,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 17,458 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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FM07 AED 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 78.9%.

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 FM07 AED, 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 FM07 AED registered?

FM07 AED is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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