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KJ55 WGW

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,242 mi
Last recorded57,242 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 57,242 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front flex joint un-attached possibly could be repaired by being welded. Exhaust still attached to body rubbers holding exhaust secure for now. (6.1.2 (a))

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

clutch pedal very stiff and high. needs clutch and poss cable.

Fail 9 Jul 2019 57,242 miles

Front Headlamp insecure both lamps damaged refit lamp for temp repair. (4.1.1 (c))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster excessively worn (1.1.18 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated hand brake cable partially seized could possibly free off for short term repair. (1.1.6 (d))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front flex joint un-attached possibly could be repaired by being welded. Exhaust still attached to body rubbers holding exhaust secure for now. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Due to brake caliper worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

clutch pedal very stiff and high. needs clutch and poss cable.

Pass 27 Jun 2018 50,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2018 50,889 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 12 Jul 2017 47,569 miles

Nearside Rear badly perished and splitting on edges

Offside Rear badly perished and splitting on edges

Rear brake pads uneven wear and low and disc s corroded

exhaust flexi has broken (cat too rear box)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 47,569 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear badly perished and splitting on edges

Offside Rear badly perished and splitting on edges

Rear brake pads uneven wear and low and disc s corroded

exhaust flexi has broken (cat too rear box)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 46,304 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 38,820 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 38,819 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 34,346 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 31,104 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 26,653 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 26,653 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 22,059 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 16,270 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 8,346 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

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 WGW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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