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SY07 XFZ

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,549 mi
Last recorded74,549 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY07 XFZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 74,549 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 72,472 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 69,751 miles

n/s rear inner wing coroding

o/s rear inner wing coroding

o/s rear wheel arch coroding

Pass 5 Oct 2023 66,349 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight bind o/s front brake

Fail 16 Sep 2023 66,345 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 65,139 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust flex worn

front lower ball joints + n/s track rod end dust boots cracking

Fail 16 Mar 2022 65,139 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front exhaust flex worn

front lower ball joints + n/s track rod end dust boots cracking

rear wiper worn

Pass 4 Mar 2021 63,198 miles

rear springs showing signs of corrosion

surface / age cracks on all tyres

Fail 1 Mar 2021 63,196 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear inner / long chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

hand brake readings low

rear springs showing signs of corrosion

surface / age cracks on all tyres

Pass 13 Mar 2020 60,951 miles

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

handbrake readings low

Pass 29 Mar 2019 57,159 miles

Rear discs corroding on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2018 54,118 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 50,478 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 45,633 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 40,791 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 35,819 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 30,227 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2012 25,175 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 20,106 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 14,784 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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SY07 XFZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 SY07 XFZ, 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 SY07 XFZ registered?

SY07 XFZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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