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VK07 JOV

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,251 mi
Last recorded80,251 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK07 JOV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 80,251 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 80,208 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 80,191 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% less effort . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 80,191 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% less effort . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 76,133 miles

sump corroded and starting to leak

Fail 23 Jun 2018 76,133 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

sump corroded and starting to leak

Pass 17 Jun 2017 71,105 miles

Front exhaust flexi crroded

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Fail 17 Jun 2017 71,105 miles

Front exhaust flexi crroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 61,979 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front abs ring cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2015 54,343 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 54,340 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has two nails in it.

offside rear tyre cracking on inner and outter edges.

Pass 18 Jun 2014 47,681 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 47,681 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,807 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 44,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 40,554 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 34,794 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 27,255 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 JOV is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JOV, 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 JOV registered?

VK07 JOV is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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