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HW07 FFZ

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,467 mi
Last recorded92,467 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW07 FFZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 92,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 87,909 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 87,896 miles

Central Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength EXCESSIVELY CORRODED AND PARTIALLY MISSING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 83,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bonnet secondary catch faulty

Fail 19 Sep 2023 83,958 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bonnet secondary catch faulty

Pass 30 Sep 2022 80,043 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 79,164 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 70,002 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 62,202 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 59,230 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 47,118 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 38,569 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 35,605 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 30,405 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2015 30,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracked/splitting

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2014 25,275 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 21,560 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 17,535 miles

n/s front tyre cracking in tread and 3mm

Pass 26 Jan 2011 15,156 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 15,156 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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HW07 FFZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HW07 FFZ, 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 HW07 FFZ registered?

HW07 FFZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 March 2007.

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