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WL55 BBN

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,876 mi
Last recorded89,876 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 BBN
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 89,876 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 89,876 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 83,492 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 83,490 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement rusty discs (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement rusty discs (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 80,417 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 76,483 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 76,475 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 67,039 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 58,786 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 58,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 51,362 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 51,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 41,877 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 33,482 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 33,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 26,250 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 26,250 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 BBN is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WL55 BBN, 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 BBN?

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What year was WL55 BBN registered?

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

Is WL55 BBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL55 BBN shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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