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WK55 UPM

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,917 mi
Last recorded104,917 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 UPM
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2022 104,917 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 104,715 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 104,715 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 103,776 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 103,776 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 101,730 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 101,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 98,161 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 17 Sep 2016 88,708 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 88,708 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 77,658 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 77,658 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 67,839 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 62,225 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 56,930 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 45,454 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 45,454 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 35,086 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 35,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 21,521 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 20,885 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 16,022 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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WK55 UPM is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WK55 UPM, 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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WK55 UPM is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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