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FX07 XEW

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,761 mi
Last recorded68,761 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX07 XEW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2021 68,761 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 67,392 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 63,427 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 59,065 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 58,992 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 55,807 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 49,226 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 42,760 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 42,760 miles

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

exhaust brkts [2] insecure

Pass 22 Mar 2013 37,200 miles

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

exh brkts loose

Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,653 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 24,682 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 17,167 miles

all 4 tyres have slightly perished inner and outer walls

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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FX07 XEW is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FX07 XEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX07 XEW registered?

FX07 XEW is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 March 2007.

Is FX07 XEW safe to buy?

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