MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,059 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside front tyre worn outer edge
slight bind nearside front wheel
Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak
nearside front tyre worn outer edge
slight bind nearside front wheel
Battery insecure
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
nsf headlamp aim adjuster not operating
rear wiper blade is split
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)
Battery insecure
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
nsf headlamp aim adjuster not operating
osf seatbelt has obvious signs of repair and signs of stretching in the webbing within the point of repair
rear wiper blade is split
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Nail in offside front tyre
How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?
Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KR55 KWG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc 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 KR55 KWG, 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 KR55 KWG registered?
KR55 KWG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 22 December 2005.
Is KR55 KWG safe to buy?
The MOT history for KR55 KWG 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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