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WN55 GYG

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,002 mi
Last recorded70,002 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 70,002 miles

Front Upper o/s & n/s suspension mounts have play

Front o/s & n/s anti roll bar link rod balljoint dust boots splitting

Front o/s & n/s tyres tread edges worn low

Nearside Front Inner cv boot minor leak of grease

Rear o/s & n/s tyres tread edges worn low

engine oil leaks

Pass 13 Nov 2020 64,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play dust cover perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top mount has slight play

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2019 58,465 miles

front brakes slight imbalance

play in nearside and offside front shocker top mountings

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2018 53,451 miles

play in nearside and offside front strut top mountings

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2018 53,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

play in nearside and offside front strut top mountings

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2017 48,863 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn

play in nearside and offside front strut top mounts

Pass 12 Nov 2016 41,903 miles

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

high level stop light not working

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2015 31,844 miles

Near side rear tyre inner side wall lightly perished

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 22,803 miles

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

Near side rear tyre outer side walls perishing

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 19,165 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 19,165 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 17,299 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Oct 2011 15,275 miles

n/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 27 Oct 2010 13,018 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 10,643 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 8,177 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 GYG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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