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WV07 NFJ

2007 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

32,888 mi
Last recorded32,888 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV07 NFJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 32,888 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (f))

under body corroded covered with under seal

Pass 15 Oct 2024 32,576 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust silencer slightly loose Slight crack to joint of back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 32,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NEEDS ATTENTION (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDE (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 32,086 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 31,650 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps And Sidelights dont turn off immediately (4.1.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 31,649 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps And Sidelights dont turn off immediately (4.1.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 30,763 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 28,270 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 28,270 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 25,226 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish in tread

Fail 18 Oct 2018 25,226 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres starting to perish in tread

Pass 12 Oct 2017 20,628 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2017 20,624 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2016 16,243 miles

Battery is in secure.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 13,160 miles

Offside Front Inner sidewall split around 60% of tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2014 12,625 miles

center exhaust braket corred and fallen off , exhaust still suported

Pass 3 Oct 2013 8,891 miles

n/s/f tyre has been scuffed on outer side wall

Pass 18 Oct 2012 4,668 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 2,382 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 1,196 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 1,196 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 1,186 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 NFJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Blue 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 NFJ, 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 NFJ registered?

WV07 NFJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 10 April 2007.

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