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WJ57 WCP

2007 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

42,761 mi
Last recorded42,761 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 WCP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 42,761 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear light unit broken but no white being shown

corrosion to underside brake and suspension parts

Pass 12 Nov 2024 42,342 miles

Exhaust system slight corrosion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r light lens slight damage

Pass 8 Nov 2023 41,777 miles

Exhaust system slight corrosion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r light lens slight damage

Fail 7 Nov 2023 41,777 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s and o/s faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust system slight corrosion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o/s/r light lens slight damage

Pass 10 Nov 2022 41,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front brake disc's worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 40,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front disc's worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror cover damaged ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 40,462 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front disc's worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror cover damaged ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 39,599 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

o/s/r light lens slight damage

Pass 29 Oct 2019 38,805 miles

Exhaust system slight corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 37,675 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 36,282 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 36,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60r14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 34,693 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

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

centre exhaust mount insecure but exhaust still adequately supported

centre exhaust mount insecure but exhaust still adequately supported

Pass 5 Nov 2015 33,233 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 33,232 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 31,641 miles

slight damp @ osr brake caliper

Pass 30 Oct 2013 29,638 miles

n/s/f tyre c lose to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2013 29,638 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f tyre c lose to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear wiper not clearing screen

Pass 12 Nov 2012 28,499 miles

both front wipers slight split

Pass 28 Sep 2011 25,491 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 19,958 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 WCP is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 WCP, 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 WCP is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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