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FM07 GTY

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

96,291 mi
Last recorded96,291 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 GTY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 96,291 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill's - nearside/offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 93,099 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 93,098 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 89,070 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 89,068 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2022 86,597 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 86,597 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 84,454 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Top Mount has slight play

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

Under Vehicle Corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2020 82,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Cv boot leaking.

Offside Rear Tyre cracking.

Under car corroded.

Pass 23 Jul 2019 80,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking.

Under car corroded in areas.

Fail 22 Jul 2019 80,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement OSR wheel binding, unable to test wheel bearing. (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under car corroded in areas.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 78,240 miles

Central High level brake light not working at time of test

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 30 Aug 2017 72,227 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 72,227 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 73,979 miles

o/s rear brake has slight bind

Fail 5 Sep 2016 73,979 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

o/s rear brake has slight bind

Pass 27 Aug 2015 71,677 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 69,744 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 68,520 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet safty catch stiff in operation

front suspesion arm (rear) bushes starting to perrish nearside and offside

nearside wiper blade split

rear wiper blade deteriorated

some corrosion on exhaust system

some uneven tread wear on nearside rear tyre (worn close to 2mm wear bar indicators)

surface rust on underbody components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 58,948 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some corrosion on exhaust

Fail 27 Jun 2013 58,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some corrosion on exhaust

Pass 4 Jul 2012 50,277 miles

bonnet saftey catch stiff in operation

some corrosion on exhaust

some pitting on rear brake discs

Fail 4 Jul 2012 50,277 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet saftey catch stiff in operation

some corrosion on exhaust

some pitting on rear brake discs

Fail 1 Jul 2011 40,553 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake disc on inner face slight pitted + corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 40,553 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake disc on inner face slight pitted + corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2010 31,179 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 GTY is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FM07 GTY, 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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FM07 GTY is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 July 2007.

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