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PY07 MVP

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,891 mi
Last recorded122,891 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY07 MVP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2018 122,891 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2017 115,958 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 115,958 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 115,958 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 113,967 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 113,967 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 111,129 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 111,129 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 108,747 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 108,747 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 107,724 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 107,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 10,595 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2011 101,893 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 101,893 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 74,839 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 74,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PY07 MVP is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PY07 MVP, 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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PY07 MVP is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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