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WL55 BCU

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,515 mi
Last recorded57,515 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 BCU
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 57,515 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,329 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 45,299 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

high level brake light not working

unable to check front and rear brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2013 39,586 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)

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

unable to check front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2012 34,222 miles

slight movement in both front top shock mounts

slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Mar 2012 34,222 miles

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

brake fluid level low

slight movement in both front top shock mounts

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,370 miles

unable to fully inspect front and rear brake pads

Pass 9 Mar 2010 22,435 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

unable to check front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2009 16,709 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 16,707 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside rear disc slightly warped

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 BCU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BCU, 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 WL55 BCU registered?

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

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