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HV07 VKO

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,980 mi
Last recorded48,980 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 VKO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 48,980 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 47,971 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 46,868 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Aug 2018 45,666 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine oil over filled

stone chip in swept area

Fail 31 Aug 2018 45,666 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine oil over filled

stone chip in swept area

Pass 4 Sep 2017 44,987 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 44,115 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 44,115 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 41,032 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 38,319 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 33,616 miles

play offside front suspension strut top

Fail 24 Feb 2014 33,606 miles

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

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

play offside front suspension strut top

Pass 11 Feb 2013 28,523 miles

Nearside rear brake has slight binding

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 25,829 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 20,721 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 16,376 miles

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

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 VKO is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HV07 VKO, 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 VKO is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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