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WM07 XJA

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,691 mi
Last recorded111,691 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM07 XJA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2021 111,691 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine mounting bracket fractured front and middle mounts (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front play in top strut mount

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 bumper damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases temp repair (6.1.2 (a))

headlamp lenses deteriated

Pass 20 Nov 2020 107,388 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 107,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 96,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 87,544 miles

Both front tyres worn from inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Sound deadening material not fully secure And noisy (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 87,534 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both front tyres worn from inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 84,116 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 May 2017 84,116 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 May 2016 73,848 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 73,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2015 61,008 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 May 2014 50,760 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 44,105 miles

front discs and pads worn

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 12 Jun 2012 37,956 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and also perished

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

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and also perished

Pass 31 May 2011 27,336 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 18,760 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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WM07 XJA 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 WM07 XJA, 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 XJA registered?

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

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