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WL57 GKU

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,421 mi
Last recorded55,421 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 GKU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 55,421 miles

Advise oil leak from engine.

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

Fail 18 May 2020 55,411 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise oil leak from engine.

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

Pass 17 May 2019 50,333 miles

Central Front handbrake slight travel

Pass 30 May 2018 46,604 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 46,590 miles

Exhaust system insecure forward most mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on end of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on end of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside wiper split

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bonnet safety catch not working

Pass 5 May 2017 44,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Part of flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 May 2017 44,406 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Part of flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded part of flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 41,192 miles

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 5 Nov 2014 31,550 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 28,754 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 24,092 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 20,201 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 17,966 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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WL57 GKU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GKU, 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 WL57 GKU registered?

WL57 GKU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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