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WG55 LRE

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

196,314 mi
Last recorded196,314 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 LRE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 196,314 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 196,313 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 190,569 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 190,568 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 186,303 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 186,301 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 184,703 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 167,963 miles

covers fitted not allowing good inspection of outer body sills

Fail 11 Mar 2015 167,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

covers fitted not allowing good inspection of outer body sills

Pass 18 Mar 2014 148,130 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 128,218 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 105,465 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 82,773 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn.

Fail 19 Mar 2011 82,773 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 27 Mar 2010 60,178 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 47,069 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 32,824 miles

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

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

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 LRE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LRE, 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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WG55 LRE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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