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AF55 WBX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

27,195 mi
Last recorded27,195 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 WBX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 27,195 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 27,173 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 24,890 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 21,238 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake efficiency low

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Sep 2022 17,036 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 13,763 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 11,298 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 11,297 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 11,022 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2018 10,240 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 9,528 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 12 Aug 2016 9,098 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 8,791 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 8,479 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 8,172 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 7,791 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 7,299 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 6,643 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 5,405 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 4,453 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 WBX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 AF55 WBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF55 WBX registered?

AF55 WBX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is AF55 WBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 WBX shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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