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KR55 KWT

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,591 mi
Last recorded81,591 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 KWT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 81,591 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 79,567 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 79,567 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 77,169 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear door dented /distorted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 75,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 70,393 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 70,393 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 61,244 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 50,260 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 50,260 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 40,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 40,055 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 31,304 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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KR55 KWT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KWT, 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 KWT registered?

KR55 KWT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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