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WG55 LRK

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

58,441 mi
Last recorded58,441 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 LRK
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 58,441 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 58,441 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 55,417 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 55,417 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 53,656 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 53,656 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 53,496 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 53,016 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 52,052 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 50,313 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 50,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 48,502 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 48,502 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 46,883 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 44,822 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 44,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Small cut in offside front tyre wall not to cords

Pass 28 Oct 2014 42,176 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 39,912 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 37,312 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 33,365 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 29,300 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 29,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 23,580 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 17,407 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 LRK is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LRK, 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 LRK registered?

WG55 LRK is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 October 2005.

Is WG55 LRK safe to buy?

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