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WG55 LHT

2005 Kia Picanto

Orange Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

84,388 mi
Last recorded84,388 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 LHT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 84,388 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to underside steering braking and suspension components

Pass 30 Aug 2019 76,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 76,284 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 66,165 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 66,165 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 60,016 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 23 Aug 2017 60,016 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear clamp (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2016 55,814 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 55,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 52,094 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 50,574 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 50,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight leak to o/s/f c,v, boot; child seat fitted to n/s/r , no belt check,

Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,260 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 47,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 44,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 38,262 miles

centre stop lamp inop

front tyres wearing on edges/advise tracking check

unable to see brake pads

Fail 17 Sep 2011 38,262 miles

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

centre stop lamp inop

front tyres wearing on edges/advise tracking check

unable to see brake pads

Pass 21 Sep 2010 30,123 miles

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

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2009 23,310 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 23,147 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 16,430 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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WG55 LHT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Orange with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WG55 LHT, 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 WG55 LHT registered?

WG55 LHT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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