CarVerify

Free Car Check

FP07 GLJ

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,398 mi
Last recorded101,398 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP07 GLJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 101,398 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 93,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axla (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 88,767 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 88,763 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 85,893 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 83,716 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 83,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 82,622 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 82,622 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 79,049 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 79,001 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 72,468 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 71,683 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 71,683 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 64,930 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 55,213 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 55,213 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 45,809 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 37,251 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 37,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 31,459 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 26,991 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 21,989 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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FP07 GLJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FP07 GLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FP07 GLJ?

You can check the full history of FP07 GLJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FP07 GLJ registered?

FP07 GLJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 August 2007.

Is FP07 GLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP07 GLJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP07 GLJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FP07 GLJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.