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WK57 AFU

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1068cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,191 mi
Last recorded20,191 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK57 AFU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,068cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 20,191 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 16,834 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 16,834 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 13,316 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 9,246 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 4,046 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 4,046 miles

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

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

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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WK57 AFU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,068cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WK57 AFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WK57 AFU?

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What year was WK57 AFU registered?

WK57 AFU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 September 2007.

Is WK57 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK57 AFU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WK57 AFU have outstanding finance?

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