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VA07 KXX

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

108,413 mi
Last recorded108,413 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 KXX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 108,413 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 108,404 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2025 102,314 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 95,941 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 95,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 88,899 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 88,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 83,096 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 83,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 78,645 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 78,643 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 75,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 68,100 miles

Front brake pads worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2018 62,006 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 55,508 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 55,492 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 48,400 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 41,779 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 34,470 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2013 27,240 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 23,933 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 20,023 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 15,140 miles

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

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 KXX is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 KXX, 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 KXX registered?

VA07 KXX is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 8 June 2007.

Is VA07 KXX safe to buy?

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