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WG54 PUJ

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

8,460 mi
Last recorded8,460 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 PUJ
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 8,460 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 8,196 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 7,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 7,561 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

oil level overfilled

Fail 9 Jan 2017 7,561 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on sidewalls

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

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

oil level overfilled

Pass 31 Dec 2015 7,237 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 7,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 6,836 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 6,836 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 6,415 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front tyre perishing on sidewall

Fail 2 Jan 2014 6,415 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 7 Jan 2013 6,000 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 5,357 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 4,635 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 3,877 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 3,060 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 2,108 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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WG54 PUJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WG54 PUJ, 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 WG54 PUJ registered?

WG54 PUJ is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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