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FV07 ECW

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,039 mi
Last recorded70,039 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 ECW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 70,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2026 70,039 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 61,683 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 53,905 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 53,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 49,847 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 44,615 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 39,457 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 35,219 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 32,022 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 32,022 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 29,262 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 29,262 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 27,695 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 25,500 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 22,439 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 20,099 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 18,171 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 15,266 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 11,849 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 8,570 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 ECW is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ECW, 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 ECW registered?

FV07 ECW is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 May 2007.

Is FV07 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV07 ECW shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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