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EA55 WGU

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,504 mi
Last recorded115,504 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 WGU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2022 115,504 miles

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

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 112,694 miles

Front Slight play in both top shock absorber mounts

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 112,694 miles

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

Front Slight play in both top shock absorber mounts

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

Pass 11 Apr 2020 110,040 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

Nearside Front windscreen slight damage

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2016 100,050 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 91,039 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2014 83,290 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 83,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 75,393 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 75,128 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 65,257 miles

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

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 10 Nov 2012 65,257 miles

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

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

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

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 11 Nov 2011 56,187 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 46,250 miles

n/s front tyre low.

o/s front tyre to 1.6mm

Fail 8 Nov 2010 46,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s front tyre low.

o/s front tyre to 1.6mm

Pass 15 Nov 2009 37,023 miles

ns/os front wiper blades streaking[blad16/sp22]

wheel arches/inner wings dirty

Pass 14 Nov 2008 28,203 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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EA55 WGU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EA55 WGU, 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 EA55 WGU registered?

EA55 WGU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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