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WL56 KYX

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

51,934 mi
Last recorded51,934 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 KYX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 51,934 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 51,927 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged webbing detached (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged webbing detached (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 49,174 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective temporary repair/ flexi rattling (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 49,168 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective temporary repair/ flexi rattling (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front abs ring cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2018 45,711 miles

Central exhaust bracket -temporary repair

Pass 13 Nov 2017 44,810 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 44,808 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 44,634 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 44,170 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 44,170 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 43,697 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 40,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 40,830 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 35,604 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 33,459 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 33,459 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 30,982 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 25,203 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 21,339 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 21,339 miles

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

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

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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WL56 KYX is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WL56 KYX, 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 WL56 KYX registered?

WL56 KYX is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 January 2007.

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