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WM07 EGU

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,584 mi
Last recorded127,584 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM07 EGU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 127,584 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2024 126,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 114,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 103,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 89,471 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 May 2020 79,532 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 69,007 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front wiper blades slightly smeary

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

signs of an oil leak from oil filter area

Pass 12 May 2018 57,910 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin inner tread

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished 165/65/14/75H

Fail 12 May 2018 57,910 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished 165/65/14/75H

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin inner tread

Pass 25 May 2017 51,363 miles

near side front tyre tread damaged

off side front tyre bold on inner edge

off side rear door and quarter damaged

off side rear tyre cracking on tread

Fail 24 May 2017 51,363 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side front tyre tread damaged

off side front tyre bold on inner edge

off side rear door and quarter damaged

off side rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 21 May 2016 41,720 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 35,080 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 33,284 miles

Both front tyres have sidewall damage but not to cords. (165/60H14)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre heavily perishing (165/60H14)

Offside rear seat belt clasp damaged but still working.

Oil leak

Squeal from brakes.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Jul 2014 33,283 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres have sidewall damage but not to cords. (165/60H14)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre heavily perishing (165/60H14)

Offside front wiper poor condition.

Offside rear seat belt clasp damaged but still working.

Oil leak

Oil level low.

Squeal from brakes.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jul 2013 25,439 miles

FRONT & REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 14 Jul 2012 21,621 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 16,284 miles

bonnet hinges stiff operation

handbrake opperation sluggish & slightly stiff

will require retracking with new tyres or same fault will reocour

Fail 25 Jul 2011 16,284 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet hinges stiff operation

handbrake opperation sluggish & slightly stiff

n/s/r tyre pressure low

will require retracking with new tyres or same fault will reocour

Pass 12 Jul 2010 10,991 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ware to front tyre inner edges

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 EGU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WM07 EGU, 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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WM07 EGU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 July 2007.

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