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AR07 WUB

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,600 mi
Last recorded72,600 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 WUB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 72,600 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 59,423 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 50,235 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 50,195 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both sides top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 39,876 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 39,876 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel spigot mounting excessively worn rim damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 39,542 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Aug 2017 39,542 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 36,290 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 36,290 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 27,770 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 20,577 miles

both front wiper blades egdes deteariating

Pass 4 Sep 2013 14,562 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 12,454 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 9,250 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 5,938 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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AR07 WUB is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AR07 WUB, 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 AR07 WUB registered?

AR07 WUB is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 August 2007.

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