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WV07 KOU

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

82,916 mi
Last recorded82,916 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV07 KOU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 82,916 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 82,916 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 80,619 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 78,727 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 78,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 74,036 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 68,866 miles

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

wipers smearing

Fail 30 Jul 2022 68,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

wipers smearing

Pass 24 Jul 2021 63,317 miles

signs of o/s/r brake hose fouling calliper components

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 24 Jul 2021 63,317 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective all rear (7.1.2 (e))

signs of o/s/r brake hose fouling calliper components

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 8 Aug 2020 61,012 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 53,998 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 49,950 miles

advise front pads low

Pass 5 Apr 2017 48,988 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,396 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 44,610 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Feb 2014 41,880 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 41,879 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,802 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,428 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 21,466 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 15,617 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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WV07 KOU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WV07 KOU, 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 WV07 KOU registered?

WV07 KOU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 16 March 2007.

Is WV07 KOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV07 KOU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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