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FP07 KBE

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,914 mi
Last recorded100,914 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP07 KBE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 100,914 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded inner face

Fail 30 Oct 2020 100,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nsf tyre bald inside edge

rear brake discs corroded inner face

Pass 26 Apr 2019 88,204 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear, (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 87,992 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears at rear, (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 79,399 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear, (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 71,922 miles

Front both tyres cutting edges out

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

Fail 3 May 2017 71,876 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front both tyres cutting edges out

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 65,858 miles

Nearside Rear Slight bind on brake

Nearside Rear Tyre has age related cracks

Offside Front Slight cracking on inside sidewall of tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2015 58,382 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 50,337 miles

Items removed from windowscreen before test

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 41,797 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 34,229 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 24,172 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 15,329 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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FP07 KBE is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FP07 KBE, 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 FP07 KBE registered?

FP07 KBE is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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