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WP07 LXS

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,941 mi
Last recorded79,941 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP07 LXS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 79,941 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 79,920 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and outer (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2018 72,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 66,063 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 66,012 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 59,120 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 59,120 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 52,287 miles

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

coolant level low

Fail 12 Feb 2015 52,287 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

coolant level low

Pass 6 Feb 2014 44,804 miles

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

both front tyres wearing edges

offside front brake slight binding

Pass 7 Mar 2013 38,036 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 38,036 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 31,800 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 25,974 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 25,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 21,435 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 21,435 miles

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

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

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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WP07 LXS is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WP07 LXS, 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 WP07 LXS registered?

WP07 LXS is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 May 2007.

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