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FV07 YCO

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

51,688 mi
Last recorded51,688 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 51,688 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 49,892 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 49,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 48,512 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 48,499 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2023 43,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front 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))

Parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 4 Apr 2023 43,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 36,364 miles

Front Flexible section of exhaust deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 29 Mar 2022 36,364 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working no sound from pump (3.5 (a))

Front Flexible section of exhaust deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 31 Mar 2021 29,284 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking between treads

both front tyres cracking between treads

Fail 31 Mar 2021 29,284 miles

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

Offside Rear 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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking between treads

both front tyres cracking between treads

Pass 23 Mar 2020 23,942 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 22,657 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

park brake only just met requirements

Fail 3 Jun 2019 22,657 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

park brake only just met requirements

Pass 22 May 2018 21,304 miles

Central exhaust hanger broken

Fail 21 May 2018 21,299 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords visible through cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central exhaust hanger broken

Pass 16 May 2017 19,695 miles

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 17 May 2016 18,418 miles

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 12 Jun 2015 16,624 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 14,430 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 11,471 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 8,573 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 6,993 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 5,067 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 YCO is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 YCO, 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 YCO registered?

FV07 YCO is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 June 2007.

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