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HV07 VKM

2007 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,682 mi
Last recorded99,682 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 VKM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 99,682 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 99,682 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 91,421 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 91,419 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 85,907 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 85,868 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 80,336 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

offside side repeater lens missing

rear brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 7 Mar 2014 75,974 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front & centre exhaust mounting brackets broken - system still secure

nearside & offside front side lights have a blue tinge to the light

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

wipers smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2013 72,830 miles

Centre exhaust bracket is broken but exhaust is still supported

Slight bind on both front brakes

Small oil leak from engine area

Pass 10 Mar 2012 54,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 54,145 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 38,995 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 20,083 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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HV07 VKM is a 2007 Kia Picanto in White with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HV07 VKM, 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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HV07 VKM is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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