CarVerify

Free Car Check

RK07 KMV

2007 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

229,874 mi
Last recorded229,874 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK07 KMV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 229,874 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 229,874 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 217,098 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 206,039 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 206,039 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 196,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 196,169 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 187,425 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 27 Mar 2020 187,422 miles

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust in poor condition

poss clutch fault

Pass 6 Apr 2019 169,493 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2019 169,493 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear tyres cracking around treads and walls. 165/60/14

Pass 9 Apr 2018 150,097 miles

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

slight front brake judder

Fail 9 Apr 2018 150,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre going bald around inner tread.

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

slight front brake judder

Pass 13 Apr 2017 133,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 118,068 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2016 118,068 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 100,812 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 83,137 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 83,137 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 64,941 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 49,930 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 49,930 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 34,614 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 34,607 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 13,904 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 13,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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
Full Kia Picanto reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RK07 KMV is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 RK07 KMV, 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

How do I check the history of RK07 KMV?

You can check the full history of RK07 KMV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RK07 KMV registered?

RK07 KMV is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 4 April 2007.

Is RK07 KMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK07 KMV shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RK07 KMV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RK07 KMV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.