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WJ07 JOU

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,568 mi
Last recorded93,568 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 JOU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 93,568 miles

f/o/s tyre worn inner edge

oil leaks around engine

Pass 26 Mar 2020 87,668 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 87,666 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 80,987 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to split

Pass 14 Mar 2018 75,726 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 70,836 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 65,480 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 58,701 miles

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

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

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

bonnet catch seized

n/s wiper split

Pass 12 Mar 2014 53,746 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 53,746 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 46,993 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,431 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 41,431 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 34,531 miles

bonnet safety catch pivot seized

centre rear exhaust mounting loose

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2010 28,733 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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WJ07 JOU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ07 JOU, 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 WJ07 JOU registered?

WJ07 JOU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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