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RE07 VGR

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

58,559 mi
Last recorded58,559 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE07 VGR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 58,559 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring on driveshaft cracked (1.6 (e))

Offside Front top suspension mount has play in it

Fail 26 Jul 2022 58,559 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring on driveshaft cracked (1.6 (e))

Offside Front top suspension mount has play in it

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 53,366 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play in top suspension mount

Pass 15 Jul 2020 48,629 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 46,644 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 46,644 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 45,538 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 44,748 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 43,884 miles

offside front and rear brakes slightly binding.

Pass 18 Jul 2015 43,018 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2014 41,640 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 41,640 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 39,918 miles

nearside rear tyre splitting

Fail 20 Jul 2013 39,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre splitting

Pass 30 Jul 2012 35,246 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 35,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 34,499 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,499 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2010 31,975 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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RE07 VGR is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RE07 VGR, 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 RE07 VGR registered?

RE07 VGR is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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