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WN55 MUU

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 1086cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,061 mi
Last recorded42,061 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 42,061 miles

minor age related cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 20 May 2025 38,882 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 36,398 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 36,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 36,043 miles

near side repeater lense missing

Pass 11 May 2022 35,530 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 35,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2021 34,107 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 33,003 miles

near side rear tyre age related cracking to outer side wall

off side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2019 31,957 miles

near side rear tyre age related cracking to side wall

Pass 23 May 2018 30,478 miles

near side rear tyre age related cracking to side wall

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 26 May 2017 28,916 miles

near side rear tyre cracking

Fail 25 May 2017 28,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

near side rear tyre cracking

Pass 23 May 2016 27,867 miles

N/S/R TYRE WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.

Fail 23 May 2016 27,867 miles

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

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

N/S/R TYRE WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 24,052 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 24,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

TYRES-O/S/F VERY CLOSE LIMIT+WALL/TREAD DAMAGE-O/S/R WALL/TREAD DAMAGE.

Pass 29 May 2014 21,569 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 20,263 miles

TYRES-N/S/F EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE-N/S/R WALL DAMAGE.

Fail 31 May 2013 20,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

TYRES-N/S/F EDGE WORN/WALL DAMAGE-N/S/R WALL DAMAGE.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 18,037 miles

N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 30 Jan 2012 18,037 miles

N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 15,864 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 13,691 miles

O/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE LIMIT.

Fail 22 Nov 2008 10,396 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 10,396 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 MUU is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 1,086cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MUU, 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 MUU registered?

WN55 MUU is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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