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FP07 VYR

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,732 mi
Last recorded111,732 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP07 VYR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 111,732 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 111,714 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 111,697 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2024 111,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle at both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 102,200 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 96,488 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 89,586 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 83,979 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 3 Feb 2020 83,975 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 15 Oct 2018 75,585 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 62,470 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 47,462 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 33,436 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 25,164 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 25,164 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 17,991 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2012 17,776 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 17,304 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 17,304 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 16,426 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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 VYR is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VYR, 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 VYR registered?

FP07 VYR is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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