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WK57 FSE

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,814 mi
Last recorded83,814 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK57 FSE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 83,814 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 69,155 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rears

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 54,509 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts all over (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring worn both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 54,508 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Anti-roll bar modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components both fronts (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts all over (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring worn both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 44,184 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 43,736 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 43,736 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 43,415 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 43,415 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure and mid/rear hanger/mounting adrift. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brakes binding slightly.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer baffle loose.

Pass 6 Mar 2020 42,673 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 39,642 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 36,753 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 33,723 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 29,962 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 29,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall/tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall/tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Nearside Rear bald on edges, heavily cracking recommend replacement

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 27,320 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 23,081 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 23,081 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 20,704 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 16,492 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 12,584 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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WK57 FSE is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 WK57 FSE, 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 WK57 FSE registered?

WK57 FSE is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 November 2007.

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