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WP07 LYA

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,957 mi
Last recorded108,957 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP07 LYA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 108,957 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate lamp insecure slightly damaged (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 1 Mar 2024 108,957 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate lamp insecure slightly damaged (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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 1 Mar 2023 98,826 miles

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

front ex mount broken

Fail 28 Feb 2023 98,825 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

front ex mount broken

Pass 8 Mar 2022 94,065 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 83,357 miles

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

Offside Rear brake back plate has corrosion.

Fail 3 Mar 2021 83,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake back plate has corrosion.

Pass 21 Feb 2020 79,350 miles

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

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))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 79,350 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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 26 Sep 2018 71,553 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm and wear on edges

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

rear wiper blade split

some wearing to front and rear discs

Fail 26 Sep 2018 71,553 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm and wear on edges

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

rear wiper blade split

some wearing to front and rear discs

Pass 9 Jun 2017 62,732 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 57,218 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

front tyres have edge wear

nsr brake slight binding

Pass 8 May 2015 51,224 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 22 May 2014 46,348 miles

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

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

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

nsf tyre has edge wear

Pass 22 May 2014 46,348 miles

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

nsf tyre has edge wear

Pass 16 May 2013 38,223 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 32,011 miles
Pass 27 May 2011
Fail 27 May 2011

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

Pass 20 May 2010 17,109 miles

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)

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 LYA 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 LYA, 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 LYA registered?

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

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