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VX07 FYP

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,559 mi
Last recorded42,559 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX07 FYP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 42,559 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective both centre pipe mounting brackets. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper strut top mount has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc inner faces worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 39,193 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top mount has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 35,622 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 32,064 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 29,654 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 28,448 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 28,448 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2020 27,349 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 25,314 miles

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2018 23,678 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 22,041 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 20,348 miles

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 26 Mar 2015 18,366 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 16,453 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 13,877 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 11,557 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2011 8,832 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 5,800 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 FYP is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VX07 FYP, 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 FYP registered?

VX07 FYP is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 April 2007.

Is VX07 FYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX07 FYP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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