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WN55 GZL

2005 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,545 mi
Last recorded139,545 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 139,545 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 139,544 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low & O/S (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour & O/S (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage HEADLAMP (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 125,894 miles

offside front wiper seems too small

Fail 5 Nov 2015 125,894 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking flexi hose to caliper (3.6.A.1)

offside front wiper seems too small

Pass 30 Oct 2014 117,951 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 104,828 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 104,826 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jan 2012 82,961 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r brake disc slightly worn

o/s/r brake disc worn

Pass 14 Jan 2012 82,961 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r brake disc slightly worn

o/s/r brake disc worn

Pass 4 Jan 2011 75,457 miles

. engine oil level low

. rear safty belts difficult to check items in rear

.. nearside/offside front brake discs lipped advise changeing with next pad change

.. nearside/offside front tyres wearing on inner section

.. slight brake bind offside front

.. slight movement in nearside/offside front top suspention strut mounts

.. suspect nearside/offside front/rear brake pads getting low in thickness

Fail 29 Dec 2010 75,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

. engine oil level low

. rear safty belts difficult to check items in rear

.. nearside/offside front brake discs lipped advise changeing with next pad change

.. nearside/offside front tyres wearing on inner section

.. slight brake bind offside front

.. slight movement in nearside/offside front top suspention strut mounts

.. suspect nearside/offside front/rear brake pads getting low in thickness

Fail 7 Nov 2009 53,676 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 53,676 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 42,021 miles

.. nearside/offside front tyres wearing on inner section

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 GZL 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 57.1%.

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 GZL, 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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WN55 GZL is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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