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WU57 XHO

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,107 mi
Last recorded46,107 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU57 XHO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 46,107 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 45,345 miles

Front front and rear suspension components springs, arms/beam arms , struts subframe and mountings ect corroded (could not see all)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s inner sills corroded, o/s on limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

park brake efficiency only just met, appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 9 Aug 2023 44,200 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front and rear suspension component's corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2022 43,236 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 43,236 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 42,468 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 41,662 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 40,556 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s and n/s/f shock absorber cases corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2018 38,817 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 36,899 miles

battery held with bungee strap. front exhaust mounting broken.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 34,521 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 34,519 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 31,803 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 28,764 miles

o/s and n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2013 25,754 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 25,754 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 22,494 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 18,625 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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WU57 XHO is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WU57 XHO, 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 XHO registered?

WU57 XHO is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 September 2007.

Is WU57 XHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU57 XHO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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