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EX57 WCL

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,718 mi
Last recorded68,718 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 68,718 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mount slight lift movement

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 68,718 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut mount slight lift movement

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 66,958 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 66,958 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 63,338 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 60,194 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 60,194 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 56,655 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 56,655 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 56,995 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 45,214 miles

hand brake needs adjusting

Fail 16 May 2019 45,214 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 16 May 2018 39,644 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 39,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake bind

Pass 5 May 2017 36,919 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 34,217 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 29,818 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 25,937 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 20,489 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 16,333 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2010 976 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

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 WCL is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WCL, 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 EX57 WCL registered?

EX57 WCL is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is EX57 WCL safe to buy?

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