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FV07 ECC

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

65,677 mi
Last recorded65,677 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 65,677 miles

Both side rear brake back plates deteriorated

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 65,677 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside front tyre under inflated

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

Both side front tyre valves misaligned

Both side rear brake back plates deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2018 56,634 miles

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 20 Jan 2018 56,540 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Jan 2017 48,889 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 48,889 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 43,114 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 40,463 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 40,463 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 34,859 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 34,859 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 29,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Apr 2013 29,862 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2012 24,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 16,964 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 10,438 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 ECC is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FV07 ECC, 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 ECC registered?

FV07 ECC is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 April 2007.

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