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WL57 GLJ

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,580 mi
Last recorded47,580 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 GLJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 47,580 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 47,580 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2020 47,512 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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 Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre to rear join (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front lower radiator support/cross member corroded

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 45,192 miles

Front track rod end dust covers perishing

Fail 18 Jul 2019 45,192 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 42,555 miles

Front track rod end dust covers perished

Pass 11 Jul 2017 39,299 miles

Front Lower radiator cross member excessively corroded

Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

track-rod-end ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2017 39,297 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (4.1.D.1a)

Front Lower radiator cross member excessively corroded

Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres perished

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Front brake binding

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

STRONGLY ADVISE engine sump corroded and leaking oil

bonnet safety catch inoperative

track-rod-end ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2016 34,258 miles

offside front brake binding

Pass 17 Jul 2015 30,869 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 26,609 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 22,072 miles

offside front wheel tight to turn

Pass 17 Jul 2012 17,295 miles

Middle exhaust hanger partially detached

Rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Jul 2012 17,295 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Middle exhaust hanger partially detached

Rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jul 2011 11,709 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 6,749 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 GLJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GLJ, 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 GLJ registered?

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

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