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WN55 GYT

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,226 mi
Last recorded91,226 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 GYT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,086cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 91,226 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 91,226 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 75,092 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 75,087 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 66,302 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 66,300 miles

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)

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

rear tyres tread cracking

Fail 20 Sep 2013 60,745 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

inner rear brake pads getting low.

nail in o/s/f tyre + wear on inner edge.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 60,745 miles

inner rear brake pads getting low.

nail in o/s/f tyre + wear on inner edge.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,745 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 47,570 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 40,735 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 40,735 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,400 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 24,148 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 GYT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GYT, 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 WN55 GYT registered?

WN55 GYT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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The MOT history for WN55 GYT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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