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KH55 WTW

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

943,306 mi
Last recorded943,306 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH55 WTW
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 943,306 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 63,414 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 63,414 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 54,479 miles

Front and rear tyres - aspect ratios are of different sizes but are the same size accross each axle

Fail 2 Aug 2014 54,479 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front and rear tyres - aspect ratios are of different sizes but are the same size accross each axle

Fail 31 Jul 2014 54,462 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front and rear tyre aspect ratios are different but are the same across each axle

Fail 28 Jul 2014 54,379 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front and rear tyre aspect ratios are different but are the same across each axle

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Aug 2013 44,035 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 44,035 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 35,896 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 35,896 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 34,128 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 31,035 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 25,714 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 24,426 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 18,495 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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KH55 WTW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KH55 WTW, 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 KH55 WTW registered?

KH55 WTW is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is KH55 WTW safe to buy?

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