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WJ07 LCX

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,468 mi
Last recorded114,468 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ07 LCX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 114,468 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 114,468 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 110,322 miles

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

Steering wheel damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2023 107,297 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 104,243 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 101,332 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 99,919 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 96,298 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 96,286 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 91,579 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 91,577 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 87,876 miles

nearside front tyre cut in wall

Fail 2 Aug 2016 87,876 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut in wall

Fail 29 Jul 2015 81,505 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 81,505 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 75,938 miles

nearside tyre worn on edge

Pass 15 Jul 2013 70,482 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 70,482 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 65,575 miles

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

all other brakes binding slightly

exhaust centre mount broken

Fail 1 Aug 2012 65,573 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

all other brakes binding slightly

exhaust centre mount broken

Pass 9 Apr 2011 33,642 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 17,541 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 LCX is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red 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 WJ07 LCX, 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 LCX registered?

WJ07 LCX is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 March 2007.

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