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WL55 BBE

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,781 mi
Last recorded56,781 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 BBE
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 56,781 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 51,677 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 49,592 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 48,845 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 47,665 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 47,660 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 49,947 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 43,924 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 42,382 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 34,575 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 31,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 31,408 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 29,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/front brake assy.binding slightly

upper centre stop lamp not working

Pass 17 Jan 2013 26,575 miles

o/s/front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Jan 2012 24,349 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 22,043 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 22,043 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 17,570 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 17,544 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 15,776 miles

Oil leak

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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WL55 BBE is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WL55 BBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WL55 BBE?

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What year was WL55 BBE registered?

WL55 BBE is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is WL55 BBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL55 BBE shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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