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WG07 SGU

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,533 mi
Last recorded98,533 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG07 SGU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 98,533 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 98,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 98,508 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated 2nd stage inoperative (3.1 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

sump corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2020 90,715 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 66,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 42,380 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 42,377 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 26,720 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 18,239 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 15,054 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 11,587 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 11,587 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 8,720 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 5,416 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 3,655 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 3,167 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 SGU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SGU, 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 SGU registered?

WG07 SGU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 18 July 2007.

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