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WN55 GYW

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,897 mi
Last recorded93,897 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 93,897 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 93,897 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 84,973 miles

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 bald on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

centre stop light inop

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2016 74,321 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 65,389 miles

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 7 Aug 2014 60,877 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 60,877 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 50,528 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside inner cv gaiter leaking grease

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 14 Aug 2013 50,528 miles

Nearside inner cv gaiter leaking grease

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 16 Aug 2012 43,815 miles

Nearside drive shaft inner gaiter loose and leaking grease

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

centre rear seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 17 Aug 2011 39,922 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2010 33,765 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 28,273 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 21,363 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

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 GYW is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GYW, 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 GYW registered?

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

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