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EX57 WCF

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

48,750 mi
Last recorded48,750 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 WCF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 48,750 miles

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

Offside 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))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 48,750 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/40/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside 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 21 May 2025 44,040 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 43,631 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 43,229 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 42,704 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 41,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 40,067 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 40,067 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 38,780 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 38,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Check aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 37,051 miles

Front tyres wear inner edge/ wheel alignment

Pass 4 Aug 2017 35,152 miles

Front tyres wear inner edge

Oil leak

Wheel Alignment

Fail 4 Aug 2017 35,152 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front tyres wear inner edge

Oil leak

Wheel Alignment

Pass 5 Aug 2016 32,767 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2015 30,205 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail

oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2015 30,205 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2014 27,225 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 27,225 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 24,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 24,648 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 21,992 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 18,597 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 15,379 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 10,973 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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EX57 WCF is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EX57 WCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX57 WCF registered?

EX57 WCF is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 September 2007.

Is EX57 WCF safe to buy?

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