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MW55 UZK

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

46,469 mi
Last recorded46,469 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 UZK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 46,469 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 43,740 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 41,841 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 40,103 miles

Tyre on front nearside has some side wall scrub damage

Pass 5 Dec 2019 38,495 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 36,027 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 36,027 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 34,064 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing on tyre tread

Fail 4 Dec 2017 34,064 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39 % inbalance of front foot brake (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear tyre perishing on tyre tread

Pass 12 Dec 2016 30,974 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 30,918 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 29,279 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 28,199 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 28,192 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 27,143 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front brake slight bind

nearside rear brake slight bind

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2012 25,819 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

trims fitted not allowing full visual inspection of brake pads

Fail 20 Nov 2012 25,796 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre has crackage outerwalls

trims fitted not allowing full visual inspection of brake pads

Pass 14 Nov 2011 21,631 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 19,805 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 19,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 17,537 miles

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

o/s front tyre woring on inner edge

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 13,640 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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MW55 UZK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MW55 UZK, 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 MW55 UZK registered?

MW55 UZK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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