MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,530 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Radiator support bracket corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Outer body and under body corrosion age related
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
radiator support panel excessive corosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
radiator support panel excessive corosion
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills at suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
radiator support panel excessive corosion
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
radiator landing panel
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded and leaking at rear joint
front radiator support/crossmember very corroded and radiator loose
nearside front tyre cut on sidewall
rear axle corroded
several areas of corrosion on underside
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Upper Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 46% but locked (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear brake discs pitted
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Bonnet secondary catch seized in the open position.
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust hanger bracket deteriorated , due to corrosion.
Front Flexi section deteriorated and should be replaced.
Nearside Front Brake binding slightly.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front tyre slightly cracking up on tread.
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened should be replaced (3.5.1i)
Offside Front tyre slightly scrubbed on edge of tread.
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened should be replaced (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front flexi section and hanger bracket of exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake binding slightly.
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake binding slightly
front flexi section and hanger bracket of exhaust deteriorated
Front section of exhaust flexi-section becoming deterriorated.
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight bind in n/s rear brake
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS CARRODED.
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WJ57 WAO is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 WJ57 WAO, 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 WAO is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2007.
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