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DS57 WWJ

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,488 mi
Last recorded81,488 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 WWJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 81,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 76,437 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 70,454 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 62,494 miles

coolant leak (possibly radiator )

Fail 29 Sep 2022 62,494 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust (leak cooling fan not cut in) (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center / rear connection (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

coolant leak (possibly radiator )

Pass 5 Oct 2021 54,066 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 46,709 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 38,807 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 30,015 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 24,514 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 19,372 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 18,933 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 18,920 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty sticking in (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 18,495 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 18,343 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 12,628 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 12,628 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 4,826 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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DS57 WWJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DS57 WWJ, 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 DS57 WWJ registered?

DS57 WWJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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