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VX07 FXR

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,757 mi
Last recorded98,757 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX07 FXR
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 98,757 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

clutch pedal rubber wearing

Pass 2 May 2019 94,129 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front headlight starting to deteraite

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 94,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front headlight starting to deteraite

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 86,882 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

both rear tyres ageing

Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,076 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 78,074 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge under rubber showing (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure end of outer cable broken of and not secured in caliper (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 71,712 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

MIL lamp on

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 71,708 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

MIL lamp on

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 65,500 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Mar 2014 59,455 miles

eml light, cam sensor fault

Fail 4 Mar 2014 59,455 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

eml light, cam sensor fault

Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,047 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 38,289 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 28,753 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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VX07 FXR is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VX07 FXR, 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 VX07 FXR registered?

VX07 FXR is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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