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WN55 GYX

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,095 mi
Last recorded94,095 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 94,095 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 94,094 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 81,699 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 71,809 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 71,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 66,312 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 61,034 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls deteriorated,advise replacement

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall perished and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 57,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 53,924 miles

Exhaust pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 53,924 miles

Exhaust pipe corroded

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 50,558 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 47,723 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Offside Front abs ring cracked on cv joint,not insecure

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad appears low (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 42,498 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 38,216 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a deep cut in sidewall

Fail 20 Oct 2015 38,216 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both sides (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front tyre has a deep cut in sidewall

Pass 21 Oct 2014 34,461 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 30,378 miles

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

front discs and pads slightly worn

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2012 26,741 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 23,534 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 20,735 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 17,265 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 11,779 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 GYX is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GYX, 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 GYX registered?

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

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The MOT history for WN55 GYX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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