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FV07 YCU

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

24,560 mi
Last recorded24,560 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 24,560 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 24,136 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 23,757 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 23,318 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 22,675 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 21,941 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 21,941 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 21,447 miles

All four tyres cracked/perished

Nearside rear parking brake effort reduced @77kg

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 20,677 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 19,675 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 18,699 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 18,699 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2016 17,641 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 16,575 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 15,339 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 13,565 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 11,397 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 8,885 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 6,170 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 YCU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 YCU, 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 YCU registered?

FV07 YCU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 June 2007.

Is FV07 YCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV07 YCU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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