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FM07 GTZ

2007 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,043 mi
Last recorded105,043 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM07 GTZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 105,043 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 105,042 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 95,839 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 87,410 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under Body Corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2020 87,408 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under Body Corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2019 80,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front ABS ring corroded

nearside front tyre tread 2-3mm

offside front ABS ring corroded

offside rear tyre tread 2 -3 mm and worn on edges

Fail 4 Apr 2019 80,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

nearside front ABS ring corroded

nearside front tyre tread 2-3mm

offside front ABS ring corroded

offside rear tyre tread 2 -3 mm and worn on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2018 77,521 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre tread 2mm and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre tread 2mm

offside rear tyre tread 3mm and worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2018 77,521 miles

front brake discs corroded

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre tread 2mm and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre tread 2mm

offside rear tyre tread 3mm and worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2017 72,338 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre 2mm and worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre tread 3mm and worn on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2016 66,583 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

nearside front brake has a slight bind

offside front brake has a slight bind

Fail 19 Apr 2016 66,352 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

nearside front brake has a slight bind

offside front brake has a slight bind

Pass 15 Apr 2015 59,490 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f washer jet inop

o/s/r brake drum is binding lightly

Fail 11 Apr 2014 52,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 52,933 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,534 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

accident damage to bonnet

Pass 27 Apr 2012 36,019 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 35,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 22,579 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 15,294 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 GTZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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