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WL55 BCO

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,484 mi
Last recorded93,484 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 BCO
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2017 93,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Pick up ring cracked (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both rear tyres low on edges but not full tread depth

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on edge but not full tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 82,727 miles

E.M.L illuminated

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

N/S/F wiper rubber split (still clearing)

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge (not at full tread depth)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Nov 2016 82,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Ring (3.4.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

E.M.L illuminated

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

N/S/F wiper rubber split (still clearing)

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge (not at full tread depth)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 146,273 miles

EML illuminated during test

Nearside Outer sill panel damaged

Offside Rear Brake has slight bind

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 63,175 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 63,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 53,854 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 53,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 43,603 miles

slight binding to offside front brake

slight play in offside front top strut mount

Fail 31 Oct 2012 43,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

nearside front tyre worn more on inner edge

nearside rear tyre heavily perished/ split

slight binding to offside front brake

slight play in offside front top strut mount

Pass 25 Oct 2011 32,838 miles

cracks/splits to nearside rear tyre , not deep enough to reach the cords

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 Oct 2010 19,100 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 19,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 15,676 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 10,442 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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WL55 BCO is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BCO, 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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WL55 BCO is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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