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WD55 BRV

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,139 mi
Last recorded66,139 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 BRV
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 66,139 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 66,101 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 58,042 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 58,039 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 56,116 miles

Damage to N/S/F wheel.

Fail 1 Oct 2014 56,116 miles

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

Damage to N/S/F wheel.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 53,409 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 50,786 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 46,207 miles

front tyres worn on inside

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2010 37,190 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 37,189 miles

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) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2009 26,937 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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WD55 BRV is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WD55 BRV, 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 WD55 BRV registered?

WD55 BRV is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is WD55 BRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD55 BRV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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