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WV57 HGJ

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,223 mi
Last recorded74,223 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 HGJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 74,223 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 74,223 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 60,329 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 60,329 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center /rear exhaust mount broken (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front exhaust mount broken (7.1.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r tyre below (outer 3/4 ) (4.1.E.1)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/f tyre has steel wires exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner 3/4

Pass 3 Oct 2014 50,512 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f outer wheelrim distorted

Fail 3 Oct 2014 50,512 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f outer wheelrim distorted

n/s/f tyre wearing on both outer edges

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly low outer 3/4

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Sep 2013 41,407 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 29,187 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 29,187 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 19,431 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 15,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 HGJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WV57 HGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WV57 HGJ?

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What year was WV57 HGJ registered?

WV57 HGJ is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 September 2007.

Is WV57 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV57 HGJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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