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WL57 AYS

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,886 mi
Last recorded73,886 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 AYS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 73,886 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 69,335 miles

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 63,233 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 57,165 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 55,619 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 54,514 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates starting to fade. (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 54,514 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates starting to fade. (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 53,804 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable. 165/60R14 ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 52,846 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly split, seaping grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 52,846 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly split, seaping grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 380 (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 49,825 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 40,003 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 37,519 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 37,385 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 37,385 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 35,125 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 32,254 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 24,131 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 15,587 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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WL57 AYS is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WL57 AYS, 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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WL57 AYS is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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