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FY07 UKC

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

117,248 mi
Last recorded117,248 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 117,248 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 117,127 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 110,390 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 96,652 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 96,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 60kg (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 40kg (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 90,570 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 82,662 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 82,662 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 70,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2014 70,160 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2013 59,326 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 59,326 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 51,320 miles

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

exhaust mountings missing/broken

small cut n/s/r tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2012 51,320 miles

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

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

exhaust mountings missing/broken

small cut n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2011 41,410 miles

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 1 Apr 2011 41,410 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Apr 2010 28,371 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 UKC is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UKC, 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 UKC registered?

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

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