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SV07 VFN

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

142,819 mi
Last recorded142,819 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV07 VFN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 142,819 miles

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

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

Underside corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2021 126,296 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 126,295 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting And outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 119,847 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill reinforcement (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill reinforcement (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 119,816 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill reinforcement (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill reinforcement (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 112,468 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 112,461 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 105,263 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 105,221 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner seal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear section broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 102,861 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

slight corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 8 Sep 2016 98,677 miles

front brake discs showing sings of redness

n/s/f mirror glass damaged

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres bald on inside edges

surface corrosion around underbody areas and front subframe

Fail 7 Sep 2016 98,677 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake discs showing sings of redness

n/s/f mirror glass damaged

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres bald on inside edges

surface corrosion around underbody areas and front subframe

Pass 9 Sep 2015 91,280 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 91,278 miles

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

front brake binding both front (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 86,264 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 86,264 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 79,988 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 73,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear brake has slight bind

offside rear brake has slight bind

Fail 13 Feb 2013 73,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear brake has slight bind

offside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 19 Mar 2012 63,624 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 52,173 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 52,173 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 40,043 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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SV07 VFN is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SV07 VFN, 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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SV07 VFN is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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