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FP07 VZE

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

150,678 mi
Last recorded150,678 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP07 VZE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 150,678 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front top bushes (2.7.4)

centre rear stop lamp not working

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 150,678 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front outer cills (6.1.B.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front top bushes (2.7.4)

centre rear stop lamp not working

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 141,884 miles

Central Exhaust bracket broken.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering wheel damaged.

Fail 27 Mar 2017 141,882 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested oil leak. (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested no oil showing on dipstick.engine has big oil leak. (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Central Exhaust bracket broken.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering wheel damaged.

Pass 3 Feb 2016 127,116 miles

Engine noisey

Nearside Front Strut top mount bearing has slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Strut top mount bearing has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 127,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

EML light on dash.

Engine noisey

Nearside Front Strut top mount bearing has slight play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Strut top mount bearing has slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 119,118 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 119,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 May 2014 107,555 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 99,895 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 99,895 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 May 2012 86,822 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2012 86,822 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 65,184 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 65,124 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VZE is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 VZE, 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 VZE registered?

FP07 VZE is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 May 2007.

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