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VK07 JMV

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

98,765 mi
Last recorded98,765 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 98,765 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 May 2026 98,765 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2025 95,375 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 95,263 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak leak on cat (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 90,680 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 90,639 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 300mm of axel mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 86,391 miles

Vehicle under-cover's present.

Pass 14 Jul 2022 83,179 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))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 79,864 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 79,840 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded / also corroded running around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 76,967 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 75,978 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 72,506 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 72,506 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 72,231 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s & n/s (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

grease on brake pipes

grease on suspension joints

Pass 3 Apr 2017 65,333 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside rear brake slightly grabbing

o/s/n/s rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Apr 2017 65,321 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/n/s (8.2.2)

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside rear brake slightly grabbing

o/s/n/s rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Mar 2016 60,820 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 57,030 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 52,419 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,388 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,593 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 42,591 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 38,492 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 31,487 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 JMV is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VK07 JMV, 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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VK07 JMV is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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