MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,025 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing low inside tread
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre wearing smooth inside tread
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing low inside tread
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre wearing smooth inside tread
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pedal anti slip split
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring corroded Both front and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pedal anti slip split
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring corroded Both front and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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 KWP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 KWP, 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 KWP registered?
KR55 KWP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.
Is KR55 KWP safe to buy?
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