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WG07 SFE

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

28,754 mi
Last recorded28,754 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG07 SFE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 28,754 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 28,753 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 26,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 24,736 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 23,385 miles

Offside Front suspension top mount has play

Fail 26 Jan 2023 23,385 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front suspension top mount has play

Fail 19 Jan 2023 23,374 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front play in suspension top mount

Pass 20 Jan 2022 22,271 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 21,611 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 21,611 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 19,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 19,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 18,281 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 18,281 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 16,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit deep cracking to tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 15,071 miles

Nearside Front tyre has deep fissures on edges of treads caused by perishing also surface of treads

Nearside Rear tyre has deep fissures on edges of treads caused by perishing inner edges worse

Offside Rear tyre has deep fissures on edges of treads caused by perishing inner edges worse

Fail 13 Jul 2016 15,069 miles

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

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

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)

Nearside Front tyre has deep fissures on edges of treads caused by perishing also surface of treads

Nearside Rear tyre has deep fissures on edges of treads caused by perishing inner edges worse

Offside Rear tyre has deep fissures on edges of treads caused by perishing inner edges worse

Pass 13 Jul 2015 13,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both brakes locking out on rear handbrake and not binding, however nearside coming on slightly before offside rear

nearside front tyre perished and cracked up on treads

rear tyres perished and heavily cracked in treads but tyre structure not yet visible in cracks at time of test

Fail 14 Jul 2014 13,048 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished and cracked in treads but not revealing cords or plies at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2014 13,048 miles

nearside front tyre perished and cracked in treads but not revealing cords or plies at time of test

Fail 15 Jul 2013 11,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front, offside and nearside rear tyres all have light cracking in the treads,but not yet deep enough to expose cords or plies

Pass 15 Jul 2013 11,601 miles

nearside front, offside and nearside rear tyres all have light cracking in the treads,but not yet deep enough to expose cords or plies

Pass 5 Jul 2012 10,473 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Jul 2012 10,473 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 9,378 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 8,149 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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WG07 SFE is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WG07 SFE, 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 WG07 SFE registered?

WG07 SFE is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 11 July 2007.

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