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WG55 VKX

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,342 mi
Last recorded45,342 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 VKX
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 45,342 miles

offside rear light unit damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2013 45,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2011 38,272 miles

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

offside rear light unit damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2010 31,553 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 27,882 miles

battery insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2008 19,956 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 19,956 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VKX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG55 VKX registered?

WG55 VKX is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 November 2005.

Is WG55 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG55 VKX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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