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FY07 JSV

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

74,361 mi
Last recorded74,361 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 JSV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2026 74,361 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 68,880 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 64,444 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 59,762 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 59,762 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 58,492 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 58,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Mar 2022 58,114 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 52,363 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2021 52,360 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 48,985 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 45,799 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 43,286 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 39,396 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 39,396 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 35,237 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 35,237 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 31,982 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 27,926 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 24,867 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 20,902 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 17,204 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 12,361 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 JSV is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 FY07 JSV, 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 FY07 JSV registered?

FY07 JSV is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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