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WF55 FDY

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

91,873 mi
Last recorded91,873 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 FDY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 91,873 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 87,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 87,818 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake hose end corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 83,740 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 79,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre tread stepped on inner edge

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

Offside Front abs pick up ring cracked

Offside Rear tyre tread stepped on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2021 73,634 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 68,042 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 66,151 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 64,773 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 63,074 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 61,401 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 58,351 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 54,144 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 49,386 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 44,314 miles

slight play in front top mounts

Pass 22 Aug 2011 38,358 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 32,222 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 25,968 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 18,734 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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WF55 FDY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 WF55 FDY, 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 WF55 FDY registered?

WF55 FDY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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