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VK07 HKO

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

89,068 mi
Last recorded89,068 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK07 HKO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 89,068 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front head lamp image deteriorating

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 85,167 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 81,270 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front strut tops play

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 81,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front strut tops play

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 76,804 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front strut tops play

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 76,797 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front strut tops play

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 72,097 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 72,055 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps, affecting beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 66,526 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test large fluffy dice & air fresheners on mirror ()

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 63,547 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test fuzzy dice & air freshener on mirror ()

Pass 26 Feb 2019 58,991 miles

Both front ABS rings corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 53,196 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 47,532 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 41,557 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 35,208 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 28,540 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 22,380 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 16,839 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 12,329 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 8,646 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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VK07 HKO is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc 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 VK07 HKO, 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 VK07 HKO registered?

VK07 HKO is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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