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FV07 BWK

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

83,881 mi
Last recorded83,881 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 BWK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 83,881 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Poor image)(Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Poor clearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Park brake requirements just met

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim)(Both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 76,473 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ON LIMIT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim and N/S/R (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ON LIMIT (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective And central (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 67,748 miles

Both front Top mounts have slight play

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wipers poor clearing

Fail 16 Jan 2024 67,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wipers slight smear

Pass 17 Jan 2023 58,224 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 58,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose from side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose from side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 49,306 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 39,913 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 30,978 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 26,016 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 26,015 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 24,634 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 11 Jan 2017 22,958 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 21,097 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 19,111 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 17,029 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 14,469 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 12,062 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 9,620 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 8,353 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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FV07 BWK is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FV07 BWK, 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 FV07 BWK registered?

FV07 BWK is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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