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WK57 ZSJ

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

79,466 mi
Last recorded79,466 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK57 ZSJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 79,466 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 79,466 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 75,178 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 75,178 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2023 68,531 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipes coated with rustproofing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

OSR (outer) door handle sticking when operated (lack of use?)

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Underside coated with rustproofing

Fail 3 Apr 2023 68,530 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% imbalance on front wheels (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer casing faded, affecting beam image (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer casing faded, affecting beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% imbalance on rear wheels (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipes coated with rustproofing

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

OSR (outer) door handle sticking when operated (lack of use?)

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Underside coated with rustproofing

Pass 27 Aug 2021 64,843 miles

HEADLAMP CASINGS FADED

REAR SUBFRAME SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 13 Aug 2020 61,022 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 58,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 55,464 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 51,777 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 51,777 miles

Central Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 47,944 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 47,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 45,059 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 42,533 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 42,533 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 38,806 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 33,046 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 25,631 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 18,881 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 18,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 18,757 miles

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

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 ZSJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 ZSJ, 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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WK57 ZSJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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