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WG55 YJT

2005 Kia Picanto

Red Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,668 mi
Last recorded67,668 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 67,668 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 67,668 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 63,733 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 61,772 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 58,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 56,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 56,814 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass missing (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60r14 75h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 55,697 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 55,697 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 53,584 miles

Front Number plate crack but secure

Nearside door mirror tape on

Fail 10 Nov 2017 53,447 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper loose (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Number plate crack but secure

Nearside door mirror tape on

Pass 7 Nov 2016 49,961 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both outers (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn Both outers (2.5.C.1b)

Front number plate cracked still secure

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cover tape on ()

Fail 7 Nov 2016 49,961 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both outers (2.5.C.1a)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn Both outers (2.5.C.1b)

Front number plate cracked still secure

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cover tape on ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 46,270 miles

Front number plate cracked still secure

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside door mirror cover tape on

Fail 27 Nov 2015 46,270 miles

Front number plate cracked still secure

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside door mirror cover tape on

Pass 28 Nov 2014 42,746 miles

front number plate cracked but still secure

Fail 25 Nov 2014 42,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

front number plate cracked but still secure

Pass 25 Nov 2013 38,979 miles

body damaged

front number plate damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2012 35,185 miles

Body damage

Front number plate damaged

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 26 Nov 2012 35,185 miles

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

Body damage

Front number plate damaged

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2011 30,553 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 25,783 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 19,034 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 13,607 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 YJT 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 66.7%.

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 YJT, 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 YJT registered?

WG55 YJT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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