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WP07 LXZ

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,942 mi
Last recorded78,942 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP07 LXZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 78,942 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 78,942 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 75,446 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2, front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

secondary bonnet catch seized

Fail 28 Jul 2022 75,446 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2, front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

secondary bonnet catch seized

Pass 27 Jul 2021 70,031 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 67,716 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 67,714 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 63,656 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jun 2018 60,320 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 60,318 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2017 55,521 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 50,074 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 43,846 miles

offside front tyre worn bald on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn and perished in outer sidewall

Fail 12 May 2015 43,846 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn bald on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn and perished in outer sidewall

Pass 30 May 2014 39,791 miles

both rear tyres perished and split in sidewalls but not exposing cords

Fail 30 May 2014 39,782 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres perished and split in sidewalls but not exposing cords

Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Jun 2013 35,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 May 2012 30,183 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 25,015 miles

both front tyres worn at inner edge

Pass 26 May 2010 19,755 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 LXZ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LXZ, 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 LXZ registered?

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

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