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WG55 VYN

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,907 mi
Last recorded98,907 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 VYN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 98,907 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 98,907 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 97,669 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 97,669 miles

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

Offside 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 Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 87,978 miles

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2015 87,978 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2014 77,973 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 68,659 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 62,279 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 61,361 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 55,967 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 55,967 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 45,085 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 35,819 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 VYN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 VYN, 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 VYN registered?

WG55 VYN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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