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AF55 WBN

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

110,845 mi
Last recorded110,845 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 WBN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2015 110,845 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2014 101,873 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)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 101,873 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 92,428 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 92,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 81,594 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2011 71,126 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged.

O/S/F Tyre inner shoulder wear. N/S/F Tyre inner edgewear.

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 71,126 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged.

O/S/F Tyre inner shoulder wear. N/S/F Tyre inner edgewear.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 59,991 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 59,991 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,783 miles

slight play in o/s/f top stut mount

Fail 11 Sep 2009 48,783 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in o/s/f top stut mount

Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,773 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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AF55 WBN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 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 AF55 WBN, 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 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF55 WBN registered?

AF55 WBN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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