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WN55 GZA

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,778 mi
Last recorded74,778 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 74,778 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 74,661 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 65,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 65,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 54,141 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2020 54,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 47,400 miles

Offside Front Upper strut mount has some play

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rear clamp area corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2019 47,161 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut mount has some play

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rear clamp area corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2018 39,245 miles

Offside Front suspension strut top

Pass 27 Oct 2017 37,384 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking at bead

Nearside Rear tyre side wall cracking at bead

Offside Front tyre side wall cracking at bead

Pass 2 Nov 2016 34,746 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 31,991 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 29,110 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

complete exhaust corroded

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

near side front tyre starting to split on outer wall

off side rear tyre BADLY split on outer wall but not showing cords

off side front tyre BADLY split on walls but not showing cords

Pass 30 Sep 2013 27,201 miles

complete exhaust corroding

cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

near side front tyre wearing on both edges

off side front tyre worn on inner edge and low on tread

off side rear tyre BADLY split on outer wall but not showing cords

Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,021 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,423 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 19,261 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 19,261 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 15,932 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 12,008 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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 GZA is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GZA, 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 GZA registered?

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

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