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WM07 BVL

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,580 mi
Last recorded57,580 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM07 BVL
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 57,580 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 57,580 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 56,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 54,974 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 54,116 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 54,116 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 53,204 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 21 Jul 2015 53,204 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

centre stop light not working

Pass 5 Jul 2014 52,451 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 46,889 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 40,516 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 32,975 miles

o/s/f top strut mounting/bearing worn

o/s/f tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread

Pass 14 Jul 2010 24,873 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 14 Jul 2010 24,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear brake pads worn low

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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WM07 BVL is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WM07 BVL, 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 WM07 BVL registered?

WM07 BVL is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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