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WK55 URB

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

105,507 mi
Last recorded105,507 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 URB
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2022 105,507 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle tube corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength axle tube corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 101,522 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2020 101,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2019 93,565 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 85,812 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 85,812 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 78,687 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 78,687 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 73,925 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 73,877 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 71,335 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 67,219 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 67,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 61,582 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 56,808 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 49,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 49,794 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,016 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 40,016 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,445 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 31,445 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 19,533 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 URB is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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