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RJ55 WLA

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,726 mi
Last recorded41,726 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 WLA
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 41,726 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 41,726 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 38,169 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 38,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 37,142 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2019 37,142 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 35,636 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 34,893 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 33,180 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 31,338 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 29,987 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 28,362 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 26,785 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 26,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 25,582 miles

tyres slightly cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2010 24,195 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 22,359 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 14,444 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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RJ55 WLA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RJ55 WLA, 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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RJ55 WLA is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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