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FY55 WNZ

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

38,384 mi
Last recorded38,384 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 WNZ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 38,384 miles

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components

slight damage to o/s/rear lamp

Pass 28 Feb 2025 38,207 miles

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody and components

o/s rear lamp is damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2024 38,009 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (outer faces ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

early signs of age related corrosion to the underbody components

Pass 18 Feb 2023 37,939 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (outer faces ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2023 37,939 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (outer faces ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken, showing white light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 37,657 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 37,657 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective safety catch seized up (3.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 36,959 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 36,559 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw and nail ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 36,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw and nail ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 35,422 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front pipe flexi is getting weak

slight lift in the o/s and n/s front upper suspension mounts

Pass 27 Feb 2018 34,225 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

age related cracking to both rear tyres outer sidewalls

front pipe flexi is getting weak

o/s/f tyre is slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2017 32,938 miles

Oil leak ()

front exhaust flexi weak

slight age related cracking to both rear tyres

slight lift in the o/s/f upper suspension top

Pass 24 Feb 2016 32,107 miles

both rear tyres cracking

oil leak on engine

Fail 24 Feb 2016 32,103 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres cracking

oil leak on engine

Pass 5 Feb 2015 31,004 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate and crack

Pass 27 Feb 2014 29,695 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 28,353 miles

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

botn rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 15 Feb 2013 28,310 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

botn rear tyres starting to perish

n/s/f a.b.s ring corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 25,560 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,649 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 24,649 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 23,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front windows tinted

Pass 9 Oct 2009 19,642 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 19,642 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 13,887 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 WNZ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FY55 WNZ, 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 WNZ registered?

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

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