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FY07 UKB

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,186 mi
Last recorded81,186 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 UKB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2022 81,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated also slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

clutch pedal feels very heavy

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter corroded and leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 75,916 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 75,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 73,174 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front abs ring cracked

Fail 24 Feb 2020 73,174 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front abs ring cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2019 68,899 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 66,041 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 62,643 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2016 58,723 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 51,005 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 44,455 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 37,109 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 29,433 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2011 21,391 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 14,662 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 14,662 miles

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

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

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

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 UKB is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UKB, 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 UKB registered?

FY07 UKB is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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