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WG56 FGM

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,341 mi
Last recorded117,341 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 FGM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 117,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face unevenmly worn ***Strongly Advise Replacement*** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 117,341 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face unevenmly worn ***Strongly Advise Replacement*** (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 111,736 miles

Central Rear Boot area, which includes the boot floor, is part of the Mot inspection, please ensure the boot is EMPTY for future tests.

Fail 30 Jan 2023 111,736 miles

Central Rear Boot area, which includes the boot floor, is part of the Mot inspection, please ensure the boot is EMPTY for future tests.

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 106,647 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively may cause vibration when braking (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 106,647 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb possibly fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively may cause vibration when braking (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 101,525 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 101,525 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 98,389 miles

front exhaust mounting corroded and adrift from pipe

Fail 30 Jan 2020 98,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb possibly fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

front exhaust mounting corroded and adrift from pipe

Pass 18 Jan 2019 92,463 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 80,293 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 79,961 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 63,978 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 46,382 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 46,219 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 30,680 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 14,510 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 11,407 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 8,385 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 6,360 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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WG56 FGM is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WG56 FGM, 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 WG56 FGM registered?

WG56 FGM is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 January 2007.

Is WG56 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG56 FGM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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