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EX57 WVM

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,398 mi
Last recorded106,398 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 WVM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2022 106,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring fractured (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring fractured (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

battery terminals loose

Pass 22 Nov 2021 99,633 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 99,633 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 94,448 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 94,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 93,202 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 90,579 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 May 2017 88,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 88,031 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 83,683 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 78,918 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 78,918 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre bald inner edge

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2014 71,481 miles

exhaust corroding in places

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f top mount has slight play

Pass 16 Feb 2013 55,111 miles

exhaust corroding in places

rear tyres starting to perish

slight play o/s/f top mount

Pass 25 Feb 2012 43,364 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 28,172 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 WVM is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WVM, 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 WVM registered?

EX57 WVM is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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