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WP57 UNJ

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,763 mi
Last recorded77,763 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 UNJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 77,763 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2020 77,573 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 64,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight play in o/s/f top strut mount

Pass 20 Nov 2018 61,160 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 61,160 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 56,046 miles

Both front wipers are in poor condition

Center section exhaust bracket is broken

Front bumper is damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2016 50,666 miles

Center section exhaust bracket is broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 44,546 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 37,695 miles

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

front tyres unevenly worn

Fail 20 Nov 2013 29,043 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 29,043 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 23,047 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 23,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 13,191 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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WP57 UNJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WP57 UNJ, 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 WP57 UNJ registered?

WP57 UNJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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