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SO56 KVE

2007 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

57,416 mi
Last recorded57,416 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO56 KVE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 57,416 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 55,907 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 54,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 54,685 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 53,639 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 52,768 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 51,986 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 50,960 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 50,960 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 49,211 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 47,969 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 46,700 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 44,069 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 40,539 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 36,881 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 32,831 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 32,831 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 27,854 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 22,995 miles

exhaust mountings starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Feb 2010 19,457 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

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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SO56 KVE is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SO56 KVE, 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 SO56 KVE registered?

SO56 KVE is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 February 2007.

Is SO56 KVE safe to buy?

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