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FY55 WNV

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,633 mi
Last recorded30,633 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 WNV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 30,633 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 29,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 29,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

power steering belt deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2015 27,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

power steering drive belt deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2015 27,562 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre brake light not working

power steering drive belt deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2014 26,147 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 26,147 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 23,151 miles

Exhaust broken inside flexi but is not leaking and is still secure.

N/S/F tyre has chunk missing off outer sidewall but is not deep enough to expose cords.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 23,150 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust broken inside flexi but is not leaking and is still secure.

N/S/F tyre has chunk missing off outer sidewall but is not deep enough to expose cords.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 20,551 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 18,058 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 15,446 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 12,822 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 10,296 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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FY55 WNV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY55 WNV, 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 FY55 WNV registered?

FY55 WNV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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