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WK55 UPP

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,087 mi
Last recorded97,087 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 UPP
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 97,087 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

offside front wing is slightly damage

Pass 4 May 2018 94,993 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 90,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 75,543 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 47,702 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 41,731 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 37,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

o/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jan 2011 24,517 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 22,874 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 22,874 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 22 Sep 2008 17,663 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 UPP is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPP, 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 WK55 UPP registered?

WK55 UPP is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is WK55 UPP safe to buy?

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