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WF07 PJJ

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,234 mi
Last recorded122,234 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF07 PJJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 122,234 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Near tank (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle./ trailing arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2026 122,234 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Near tank (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle./ trailing arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 120,219 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 120,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 120,219 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected both battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 116,685 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 May 2024 116,685 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2023

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 30,944 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 30,944 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected both battery terminals loose (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 28,960 miles

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 30 Jun 2018 24,588 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 23,054 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 23,054 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 20,420 miles

Front Exhaust Hanger broken - System adequately supported.

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 17,140 miles

both rear tyres have cracking round outer tread/wall edge and wall

Pass 7 Jul 2014 14,891 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 12,048 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 10,385 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 9,675 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 9,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 8,413 miles

both front tyres outer side walls scuffed

Pass 19 Apr 2010 5,877 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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WF07 PJJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WF07 PJJ, 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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WF07 PJJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 2 May 2007.

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