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FY07 JOA

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,797 mi
Last recorded101,797 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 JOA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 101,797 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody coverd in under seal

Fail 5 Dec 2025 101,797 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle corroded

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

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 91,133 miles

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 90,870 miles

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

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine possible filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner sill corroded around axle mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 84,607 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear parking brake low on effort

Pass 20 Oct 2022 76,403 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 69,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi , exhaust heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 66,748 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 63,450 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 63,428 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both front and rear mounts snapped (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working both front side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake recording little or no effort both rear handbrakes (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 52,888 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake disc (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake disc (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake disc (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of brake disc (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust front flexi slightly insecure

middle exhaust support adrift

Pass 22 Jun 2015 44,972 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 33,173 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 23,831 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 17,905 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 30 Sep 2011 12,461 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 12,461 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 11,069 miles

front brake imballance 23% 25% = fail

Pass 3 Mar 2010 8,728 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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FY07 JOA 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 78.9%.

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 FY07 JOA, 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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FY07 JOA is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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