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WN55 GYF

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,267 mi
Last recorded95,267 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 95,267 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 79,368 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 65,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 65,151 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 62,933 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlamps det

lift in both front top susp mounts

skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 22 Sep 2020 60,977 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

lift in both front top susp mounts

skirts fitted to outer sills

Fail 22 Sep 2020 60,976 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

lift in both front top susp mounts

skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 24 Sep 2019 58,589 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear wiper blade worn away

Fail 24 Sep 2019 58,589 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge and about to expose cords

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked in tread

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

Rear wiper blade worn away

Pass 22 Sep 2018 56,297 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Rear wiper blade worn away

Fail 21 Sep 2018 56,296 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Rear wiper blade worn away

Pass 26 Sep 2017 53,891 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 51,453 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Covers fitted upper and lower

EML light on

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN BADLY ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN BADLY ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 48,791 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriated

Pass 16 Sep 2014 46,011 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 46,011 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 42,435 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 38,759 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)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 38,759 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 27 Sep 2011 34,624 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 34,624 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 29,932 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,932 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 19,161 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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WN55 GYF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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