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KJ55 WGU

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,800 mi
Last recorded76,800 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 WGU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 76,800 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 76,798 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 69,584 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 69,584 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 63,199 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 53,141 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 40,255 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 WGU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 KJ55 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 KJ55 WGU registered?

KJ55 WGU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is KJ55 WGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ55 WGU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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