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WJ57 VZV

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,772 mi
Last recorded97,772 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 VZV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 97,772 miles

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 93,263 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides both top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 88,937 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 88,937 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 88,937 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 82,824 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 52,755 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 76,511 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 72,991 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 72,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 64,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 53,268 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 46,692 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 42,022 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Aug 2015 36,078 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 31,163 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 26,697 miles

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components corroding

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

Pass 3 Aug 2012 21,815 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2011 15,782 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 11,552 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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WJ57 VZV is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WJ57 VZV, 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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WJ57 VZV is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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