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WV57 HGN

2007 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,653 mi
Last recorded89,653 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV57 HGN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 89,653 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 89,640 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 81,735 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 80,568 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2019 80,568 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2018 68,648 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 59,503 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer wall, not to the cords

Offside Front slightly binding

Offside Front tyre cut in tread, not to cords

Fail 7 Sep 2017 59,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front tyre cut in outer wall, not to the cords

Offside Front slightly binding

Offside Front tyre cut in tread, not to cords

Pass 22 Aug 2016 51,936 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 51,924 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 49,233 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 49,233 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 45,977 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 148,098 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 41,132 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 41,132 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 34,717 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 28 Nov 2011 28,282 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 21,891 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 21,891 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 HGN is a 2007 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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