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WV57 HFS

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,286 mi
Last recorded103,286 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 HFS
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 103,286 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 99,674 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 96,725 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 93,517 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 93,517 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 90,940 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 88,306 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 86,683 miles

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))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 83,159 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated saftey catch siezed (3.1 (c))

advise drivers washer poor pressure

Pass 8 Sep 2017 79,731 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 79,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 76,981 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 9 Sep 2015 73,695 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 65,745 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

front brake discs lipped slightly

Fail 24 Sep 2014 65,745 miles

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake discs lipped slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2013 56,467 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 56,467 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 47,654 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)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 47,549 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 17 Sep 2011 37,667 miles

Handbrake binding both sides,would recommend attention

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 27,129 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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WV57 HFS is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WV57 HFS, 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 WV57 HFS registered?

WV57 HFS is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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The MOT history for WV57 HFS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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