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FM07 ETL

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,380 mi
Last recorded33,380 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 ETL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 33,380 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 32,845 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 31,963 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 30,778 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 29,169 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 29,168 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 27,622 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 26,485 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 25,060 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 23,192 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 21,568 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 19,591 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 17,738 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 16,004 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 16,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 14,720 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 14,720 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 13,327 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 12,116 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2010 9,974 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 ETL is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ETL, 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 ETL registered?

FM07 ETL is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 June 2007.

Is FM07 ETL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM07 ETL shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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