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WU57 XGE

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,000 mi
Last recorded73,000 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU57 XGE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 73,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 73,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to inner sill corroded (holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 68,313 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 65,365 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 64,002 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 63,207 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 63,207 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 61,847 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 60,183 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 58,441 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 58,441 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 56,210 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 56,210 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 51,271 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 51,271 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 44,999 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 39,079 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 30,373 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 17,792 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 4,419 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 2,975 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 2,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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WU57 XGE is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WU57 XGE, 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 WU57 XGE registered?

WU57 XGE is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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The MOT history for WU57 XGE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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