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EN56 WHB

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,658 mi
Last recorded119,658 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 WHB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 119,658 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 119,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 116,867 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 116,867 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 112,451 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 106,971 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 97,880 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 97,880 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 97,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYS ON

Fail 10 Feb 2017 97,497 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYS ON

Pass 4 Feb 2016 84,912 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 68,869 miles

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inner edge rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 31 Dec 2014 68,827 miles

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)

o/s/f tyre devoid of tread on inner edge rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2014 57,124 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 44,846 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 31,264 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 31,264 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 16,860 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 7,617 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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EN56 WHB is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EN56 WHB, 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 EN56 WHB registered?

EN56 WHB is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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