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WJ07 JNO

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,572 mi
Last recorded79,572 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 JNO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 79,572 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 79,572 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2025 71,636 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 71,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 64,976 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 57,037 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 57,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 50,231 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 46,630 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 46,628 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 42,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated(perished).

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2020 42,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated(perished).

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 39,023 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front top mounting has some play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside bottom ball joint dust starting to split

Fail 14 May 2019 39,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front top mounting has some play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside bottom ball joint dust starting to split

Pass 27 Apr 2018 36,310 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 36,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2017 34,081 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 34,079 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 31,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tyres perishing on sidewalls and were low on pressure(blown up on test)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces rusted (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 31,444 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket weld broken (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lights (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tyres perishing on sidewalls and were low on pressure(blown up on test)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces rusted (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 31,435 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front exhaust bracket broken, exhaust still adequatly supported

Pass 6 Jun 2013 31,425 miles

exhaust rusty

rear discs rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2012 28,455 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 23,608 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 23,608 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 18,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat insecurly fitted at offside

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

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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WJ07 JNO is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc 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 WJ07 JNO, 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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WJ07 JNO is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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