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VA07 KXF

2007 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,559 mi
Last recorded105,559 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 KXF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 105,559 miles

Front both front abs rings corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded and holed

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 101,693 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2017 101,666 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 98,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 98,299 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 30 Jun 2015 79,436 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 59,656 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 54,708 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 54,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 48,096 miles

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

advise n/s/f and o/s/f shocker tops due to play in them

oil leaks

Pass 27 May 2011 40,290 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 28 May 2010 29,824 miles

vehicle only just passed required handbrake efficiency (17%)

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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VA07 KXF is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VA07 KXF, 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 VA07 KXF registered?

VA07 KXF is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 June 2007.

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