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FV07 LBE

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,492 mi
Last recorded88,492 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 LBE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2024 88,492 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear bush worn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear bush worn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

CAR IN A DIRTY CONITION CHASSIS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 86,779 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside sill corroded

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

Offside sill corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2022 84,853 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 82,719 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective hanger broke but system is still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2021 82,680 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure middle still has not been repaired (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 82,671 miles

Central Front Exhaust silencer insecure not attached on 2 brackets centre front ant centre middle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Central Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently 2nd safety catch will not hold bonnet in place (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2020 78,767 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 78,764 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 67,402 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 64,162 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 64,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 60,468 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 55,857 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 51,993 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 46,958 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 40,716 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 35,272 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Fail 13 Jun 2012 35,272 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished and cracking

front tyres wearing badly on edges

Fail 7 Jun 2011 29,192 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2011 29,192 miles

both rear tyres perished

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2010 23,036 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 LBE is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LBE, 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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FV07 LBE is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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