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YD07 FWE

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,807 mi
Last recorded121,807 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD07 FWE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 121,807 miles

All around under arches corrosion

Both rear sill corrosion

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coil spring corroded All around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All around (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All around (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 109,123 miles

Both rear arch n sill coroddid

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 103,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear both outer wheel arches to sills corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2023 103,940 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear both outer wheel arches to sills corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2022 101,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears have corrosion present (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both outer wheel arches to sills have corrosion onset

Pass 26 Feb 2021 99,338 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 99,338 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake discs worn / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 97,461 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 91,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears between fuel tank and chassis close inspection not possible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 85,728 miles

Offside Front brakepipe slightly corroded

lift present both front strut top mounts ok when off jack

Fail 19 Feb 2018 85,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brakepipe slightly corroded

lift present both front strut top mounts ok when off jack

Pass 20 Feb 2017 79,068 miles

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

both front abs relucter rings very rusty

exhaust mounting and rubber missing in centre but system adequately supported

Fail 20 Feb 2017 79,067 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front abs relucter rings very rusty

exhaust mounting and rubber missing in centre but system adequately supported

Pass 15 Feb 2016 71,669 miles

free travel park brake lever

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)

Offside Front abs relucter ring on drive shaft in poor condition

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,758 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 58,368 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 58,368 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 51,897 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 45,877 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 38,439 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 30,102 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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YD07 FWE is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YD07 FWE, 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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YD07 FWE is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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