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AF55 WBY

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,171 mi
Last recorded46,171 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 WBY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 46,171 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front strut tops slight play

Fail 23 Oct 2025 46,171 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front strut tops slight play

Pass 29 Oct 2024 41,550 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 39,568 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 39,566 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 36,095 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 33,063 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 30,883 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 30,807 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 30,807 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 30,534 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 29,963 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 29,146 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 28,444 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 27,549 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 26,401 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 25,258 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 24,338 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 21,728 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 WBY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WBY, 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 WBY registered?

AF55 WBY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is AF55 WBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 WBY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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