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WX56 XWD

2007 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,150 mi
Last recorded77,150 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Kia Picanto47,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 XWD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 77,150 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2025 77,150 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 72,500 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 62,497 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 53,841 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 43,990 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 43,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 35,709 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 32,787 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking BADLY in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking BADLY inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking BADLY inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking BADLY inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 31,958 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 30,552 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 27,905 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 25,573 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 23,803 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 23,800 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 20,269 miles

battery under bonnet loose

nearside front tyre wearing low at inner edge

offside front tyre wearing thin at inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2012 18,276 miles

offside front tyre wearing low at edges

Pass 16 Feb 2011 15,241 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 12,196 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 12,196 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 8,324 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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WX56 XWD 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 81%.

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 WX56 XWD, 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 WX56 XWD registered?

WX56 XWD is a 2007 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 February 2007.

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