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KR55 KWG

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,059 mi
Last recorded74,059 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 KWG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2012 74,059 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 74,059 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 60,965 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 60,840 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 53,774 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2009 48,355 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 38,145 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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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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