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FY07 OVS

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

95,943 mi
Last recorded95,943 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 OVS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 95,943 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 95,941 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 95,938 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 89,188 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 84,757 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front exhaust bracket broken but still supported exhaust flexi pipe showing signs of deteriorating

Pass 6 Jul 2015 84,757 miles

front exhaust bracket broken but still supported exhaust flexi pipe showing signs of deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2014 81,818 miles

exhaust centre section front bracket broken off

Fail 16 Jul 2014 81,818 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust centre section front bracket broken off

Pass 7 Jun 2013 68,263 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 68,263 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 58,209 miles

o/s/r disc inner face corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2012 58,209 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r disc inner face corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2011 49,537 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 49,536 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,687 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 45,574 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 32,770 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 OVS is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 OVS, 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 OVS registered?

FY07 OVS is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 March 2007.

Is FY07 OVS safe to buy?

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