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KJ55 WGN

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,850 mi
Last recorded56,850 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 WGN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 56,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/r14 Tread wearing excessively on inner edge close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2025 52,080 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 52,080 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2024 48,355 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 48,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/r14 Side wall damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread wearing on inner (tracking needs checking) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/r14 Close to legal limit also has split in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 45,145 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2023 45,145 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 39,099 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 39,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2021 37,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 37,919 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 37,406 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 37,406 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 36,766 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 36,766 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 35,469 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 34,642 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 34,642 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 33,746 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 32,618 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 29,936 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 29,482 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 28,123 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 26,816 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 25,513 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 24,288 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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KJ55 WGN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KJ55 WGN, 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 KJ55 WGN registered?

KJ55 WGN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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