MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,504 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Front Slight play in both top shock absorber mounts
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
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 ()
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))
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)
Offside Rear brake binding slightly
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)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked
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
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s front tyre low.
o/s front tyre to 1.6mm
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
n/s front tyre low.
o/s front tyre to 1.6mm
ns/os front wiper blades streaking[blad16/sp22]
wheel arches/inner wings dirty
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is EA55 WGU safe to buy?
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