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WJ57 WCX

2007 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,739 mi
Last recorded59,739 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 59,739 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 58,794 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 57,996 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 57,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 56,851 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 54,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres perished

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2016 50,543 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2016 50,542 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2015 46,475 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 42,508 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 42,508 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 38,670 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Centre exhaust bracket missing

Pass 16 Nov 2012 33,886 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Nov 2012 33,886 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 27,206 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 27,206 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 21,105 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 WCX is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WCX, 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 WJ57 WCX registered?

WJ57 WCX is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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