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FT07 ETU

2007 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,890 mi
Last recorded36,890 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT07 ETU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 36,890 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 35,498 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 32,937 miles

both front strut tops have slight play

Fail 8 Mar 2021 32,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front strut tops have slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2020 29,023 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 29,021 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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 23,742 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 23,742 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 16,606 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 16,298 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 15,514 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 15,500 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 14,338 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 13,295 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 11,700 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 10,581 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 9,481 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 8,474 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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FT07 ETU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FT07 ETU, 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 FT07 ETU?

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What year was FT07 ETU registered?

FT07 ETU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 July 2007.

Is FT07 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT07 ETU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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