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WN55 KKG

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

95,002 mi
Last recorded95,002 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 KKG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 95,002 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 95,002 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 92,974 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 92,974 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 90,689 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 90,689 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both ( Offside & Nearside ) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both ( Offside & Nearside ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 79,095 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 79,095 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 66,553 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 66,553 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 63,398 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 59,428 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 59,386 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 51,098 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 46,214 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 46,210 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 40,860 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 40,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 36,290 miles

Both Front Tyres Bold On Inner Edge

Both Rear Tyres Heavily Perished

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 36,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Both Front Tyres Bold On Inner Edge

Both Rear Tyres Heavily Perished

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 32,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Nov 2014 32,180 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2013 30,505 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 21,441 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 12,344 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Pass 22 Oct 2009 8,495 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 6,878 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 KKG is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KKG, 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 KKG is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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