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EF57 WWZ

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,289 mi
Last recorded73,289 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 WWZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 73,289 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 73,289 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 71,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 70,627 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 68,385 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top suspension mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 65,705 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 65,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 63,593 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 63,574 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 61,359 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 59,127 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 57,666 miles

Central exhaust bracket/hanger broken. system still supported ok

Pass 16 Nov 2016 56,221 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to split between tread (no cords exposed yet)

Offside Rear tyre starting to split between tread (no cords exposed yet)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 55,236 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 54,435 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 52,827 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 49,576 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 45,538 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 41,914 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 41,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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EF57 WWZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF57 WWZ, 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 EF57 WWZ registered?

EF57 WWZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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