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HW07 JFV

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,002 mi
Last recorded80,002 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW07 JFV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 80,002 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth and clutch pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside/offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust flex joint deteriorating

general underbody corrosion

rear wiper deteriorating

Fail 27 Jul 2026 80,002 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth and clutch pedal (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside/offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust flex joint deteriorating

general underbody corrosion

rear wiper deteriorating

Pass 31 Jul 2025 79,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 78,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 77,478 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 75,987 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 74,124 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 72,292 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 68,965 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 65,232 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 61,976 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 58,829 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 55,032 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 51,080 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 51,080 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 47,190 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 44,226 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 44,226 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 40,113 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 40,113 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 30,594 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 30,594 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 JFV is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HW07 JFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW07 JFV registered?

HW07 JFV is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 June 2007.

Is HW07 JFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW07 JFV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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