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WV07 NGU

2007 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,734 mi
Last recorded70,734 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV07 NGU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 70,734 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 70,706 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear 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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 67,117 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Front Centre Section and Mid Section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 63,351 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

adv brake check due to damp around n/s/r calipair

both plates / slight smear on wipers / headlight lens / middle exhaust mount needs welding / corrosion on front shocks

corrosion on rear springs

heat signs on n/s/r disc

light on dash

Fail 3 Mar 2023 63,351 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

adv brake check due to damp around n/s/r calipair

both plates / slight smear on wipers / headlight lens / middle exhaust mount needs welding / corrosion on front shocks

corrosion on rear springs

heat signs on n/s/r disc

light on dash

Pass 15 Sep 2021 59,643 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 55,066 miles

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken on centre pipe

osf top mount has slight play

Fail 24 Aug 2020 55,066 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken on centre pipe

osf top mount has slight play

Pass 10 Aug 2019 50,109 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Aug 2019 50,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut/perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Aug 2018 35,910 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 35,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 19,727 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked around tread pattern

Pass 22 Aug 2016 17,434 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 15,483 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2014 14,222 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 12,453 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 9,767 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 7,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 7,294 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 4,317 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 NGU is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WV07 NGU, 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 NGU registered?

WV07 NGU is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 7 August 2007.

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