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WL56 LHK

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

182,137 mi
Last recorded182,137 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 LHK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 182,137 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 182,137 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 181,261 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Underbody Waxoiled

Pass 23 Jan 2019 180,100 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 180,100 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 178,140 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Underside surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2017 177,430 miles

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

Surface corrosion Exhaust

Surface corrosion suspension

Pass 6 Jan 2016

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

park brake stiff o/s/r caliper

Pass 16 Jan 2015 18,575 miles

Exhaust surface corroded

Rear suspension lightly corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2014 16,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 16,354 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 13,723 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jan 2012 10,549 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 6,854 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 6,519 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 4,955 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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WL56 LHK is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WL56 LHK, 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 LHK registered?

WL56 LHK is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 January 2007.

Is WL56 LHK safe to buy?

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