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GF07 HDO

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,658 mi
Last recorded105,658 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF07 HDO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 105,658 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 98,606 miles

Offside mirror damaged

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 98,606 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside mirror damaged

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 90,398 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 81,822 miles

HANDBRAKE HAS ONLY JUST MET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Pass 23 Sep 2021 76,383 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 76,383 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 69,958 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 69,799 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 66,257 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 47,896 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 27 Jun 2017 31,465 miles

Nearside Front Slight surface cracking on tyre tread (no ply/cords exposed)

Nearside Rear Slight surface cracking on tyre walls and tread (no ply/cords exposed)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Slight surface cracking on tyre walls and tread (no ply/cords exposed)

Pass 27 May 2016 28,870 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 165/6014 (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 15 May 2015 26,659 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 24,980 miles

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 22 May 2013 22,090 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2013 22,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 20,052 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 16,691 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 26 May 2011 16,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 12,834 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 12,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 12,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HDO is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HDO, 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 GF07 HDO registered?

GF07 HDO is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 May 2007.

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