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WN55 GYD

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,868 mi
Last recorded125,868 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 GYD
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 125,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 125,864 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 120,030 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 120,030 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 114,339 miles

Nearside Front tyre Inner edge worn

Rear axle rusty

Rear exhaust slight leak

Sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2019 114,339 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre Inner edge worn

Rear axle rusty

Rear exhaust slight leak

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2018 107,602 miles

handbrake efficiency low 17%

nearside and offside rear tyres worn

nearside front tyre worn and perished

offside front tyre worn

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2018 107,602 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen poor image (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

handbrake efficiency low 17%

nearside and offside rear tyres worn

nearside front tyre worn and perished

offside front tyre worn

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2017 101,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

battery loose

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 13 Aug 2016 95,389 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres damaged outer walls & wearing inner edge

Fail 13 Aug 2016 95,389 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres damaged outer walls & wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2015 89,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 81,483 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 76,363 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2012 63,671 miles

front discs scored

Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,677 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 45,677 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 36,977 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2008 27,462 miles

All road wheels minor damage

Fail 6 Sep 2008 27,462 miles

All road wheels minor damage

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WN55 GYD is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WN55 GYD, 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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WN55 GYD is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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