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WN55 GYU

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,035 mi
Last recorded76,035 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 76,035 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 57,894 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded front to rear.

Fail 27 Sep 2019 57,682 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At silencer joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system heavily corroded front to rear.

Pass 28 Sep 2018 47,322 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 43,783 miles

Front o/s and n/s tyres slight cracking on inner walls

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 39,049 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,629 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 30,247 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 26,942 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 23,451 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 23,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 20,892 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Sep 2011 20,884 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Oct 2010 18,176 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 14,521 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 9,960 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 GYU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 GYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN55 GYU registered?

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

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