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FN07 XAW

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,993 mi
Last recorded142,993 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN07 XAW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 142,993 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 139,596 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 136,773 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 134,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 134,268 miles

Both rear brake backing plates corroded.

Exhaust in poor condition.

Rear discs corroded.

n/s/r brake pipe becoming corroded.

o/s/f lower suspension arm (rear bush) perished/deteriorated.

o/s/r brake pipe becoming corroded.

Fail 7 Oct 2019 134,268 miles

Both rear brake backing plates corroded.

Exhaust in poor condition.

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

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

Rear discs corroded.

n/s/r brake pipe becoming corroded.

o/s/f lower suspension arm (rear bush) perished/deteriorated.

o/s/r brake pipe becoming corroded.

Pass 10 Oct 2018 133,819 miles

Both rear back plates (rear brakes) corroded.

Both rear brake pipes becoming corroded.

Exhaust hangers broken (still adequately supported)

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

o/s/f headlight clouded.

Pass 5 Oct 2017 133,118 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

exhaust front mounting broken but exhaust secure

rear brake discs becoming corroded and pads getting low

Pass 29 Sep 2016 132,056 miles

both front wheels slightly binding

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still adequately supported

exhaust system corroded

rear brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 129,800 miles

front brake pads low and discs worn/corroded

mid exhaust bracket broken and flexible section in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2014 125,760 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken (but secured adequately elsewhere)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 125,760 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken (but secured adequately elsewhere)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 98,466 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 82,159 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 63,746 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 63,746 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 47,186 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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FN07 XAW is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FN07 XAW, 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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FN07 XAW is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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