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WK55 ZWN

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

34,970 mi
Last recorded34,970 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 ZWN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 34,970 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - nearing serviceable limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 34,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - nearing serviceable limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 34,960 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 30,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished cracked and damaged/ unable too see or feel ply/cord at the time of inspection (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished cracked and damaged/ unable too see or feel ply/cord at the time of inspection (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 30,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished cracked and damaged/ unable too see or feel ply/cord at the time of inspection (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished cracked and damaged/ unable too see or feel ply/cord at the time of inspection (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 28,651 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 26,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 23,837 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 2 Aug 2021 23,837 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 21,442 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 19,347 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 16,118 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 14,587 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 13,962 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 12,990 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 12,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 12,069 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 11,096 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 10,077 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 8,927 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 7,251 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 5,370 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 3,950 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 ZWN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZWN, 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 ZWN registered?

WK55 ZWN is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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