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WP07 LXY

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,181 mi
Last recorded69,181 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP07 LXY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 69,181 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 63,640 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 63,630 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 59,708 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 57,988 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front reg plate cracked

n/s/f tyre 3.mm

o/s/f tyre 2.mm and bald inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2014 52,066 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2014 52,066 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2013 40,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust braket near middle snapped but system still adequately supported

Fail 20 Aug 2013 40,921 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust braket near middle snapped but system still adequately supported

Pass 21 Aug 2012 30,442 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn/perrished

offside front tyre worn/split in sidewall

Pass 22 Aug 2011 22,296 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 17,172 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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WP07 LXY is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WP07 LXY, 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 LXY registered?

WP07 LXY is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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The MOT history for WP07 LXY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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