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WK55 UPY

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,308 mi
Last recorded25,308 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 UPY
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 Sep 2014 25,308 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 24,118 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 22,343 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 20,457 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 18,378 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 15,997 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 13,470 miles

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

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 UPY is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UPY, 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 UPY registered?

WK55 UPY is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is WK55 UPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK55 UPY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WK55 UPY have outstanding finance?

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