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GF07 FLM

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,728 mi
Last recorded108,728 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 FLM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 108,728 miles

Offside Front slight roughness felt through rotation of the wheel.

Offside Rear brake fluid residue, but no signs of leak at time of re-test.

Fail 12 Mar 2018 108,727 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front slight roughness felt through rotation of the wheel.

Pass 6 Mar 2017 91,969 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedel rubber worn

Fail 6 Mar 2017 91,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedel rubber worn

slight bind to offside rear wheel

Pass 22 Feb 2016 72,120 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 72,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 59,618 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 59,618 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 47,833 miles

RearExhaust Bracket dislocated from exhaust and doesnt affect exhaust support

Fail 25 Feb 2014 47,795 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

RearExhaust Bracket dislocated from exhaust and doesnt affect exhaust support

Pass 5 Mar 2013 33,870 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 28,453 miles

o/s/f top strut mount has slight play

o/s/f tyre wearing on egde

Fail 1 Mar 2012 28,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

o/s/f top strut mount has slight play

o/s/f tyre wearing on egde

Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,407 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 18,180 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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GF07 FLM is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GF07 FLM, 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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GF07 FLM is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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