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WL57 GKV

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,357 mi
Last recorded84,357 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 GKV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2019 84,357 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front STEERING ABD SUSPENION BALL JOINT DUST COVERS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

SUMP CORRODED

Pass 16 Nov 2017 79,587 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 66,848 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 56,634 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 43,447 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 36,929 miles

vehicle very wet and muddy undrside

Fail 14 Nov 2013 36,928 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f has slight bind

n/s/r has slight bind

vehicle very wet and muddy undrside

Pass 8 Nov 2012 30,643 miles

vehicle very muddy underside

Fail 8 Nov 2012 30,643 miles

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

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

n/s/f wiper is split

vehicle very muddy underside

Pass 17 Nov 2011 24,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 17,832 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 GKV is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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